What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer Radiology/UKHC position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Sonographer Radiology/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53759
Working Title
Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist (WEPP)
Department Name
H3182: Ultrasound Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$33.42-45.70/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Sonographer – RDMS and/or RT at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also requires repetitive motion tasks
Shift
WEPP: 7:00am – 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday. This position requires working weekends, holidays, and during times of emergency.
Job Summary
This position will provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology in the emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
The sonographic exams the person filling this role will need to perform include, but are not limited to: abdominal (including vasculature and transplants), pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small part, peripheral venous, and pediatric specific exams (i.e. pylorus, echoencephalogram, etc).
This position requires maintaining current credentials (via ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI) to ensure compliance with our ACR accreditation.
New Starting Pay Rate – The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $33.42/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
PACS, RIS, Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Recent (within past 12 months) clinical ultrasound experience and/or completion of Sonography program preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Sonographer Radiology/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53759
Working Title
Sonographer / Ultrasound Technologist (WEPP)
Department Name
H3182: Ultrasound Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$33.42-45.70/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Sonographer – RDMS and/or RT at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification via AHA within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also requires repetitive motion tasks
Shift
WEPP: 7:00am – 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday. This position requires working weekends, holidays, and during times of emergency.
Job Summary
This position will provide ultrasound imaging for the Department of Radiology in the emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
The sonographic exams the person filling this role will need to perform include, but are not limited to: abdominal (including vasculature and transplants), pelvic, 1st trimester OB, small part, peripheral venous, and pediatric specific exams (i.e. pylorus, echoencephalogram, etc).
This position requires maintaining current credentials (via ARDMS and/or ARRT and/or CCI) to ensure compliance with our ACR accreditation.
New Starting Pay Rate – The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $33.42/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
PACS, RIS, Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Recent (within past 12 months) clinical ultrasound experience and/or completion of Sonography program preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $33 - $46