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Cardiac Sonographer/UKHC

Kentucky Staffing, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Cardiac Sonographer/UKHC

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer/UKHC Department Name: H3130: Gill Heart Institute Work Location: Lexington, KY Grade Level: 11 Salary Range: $26.00-45.70/hour Type of Position: Staff Position Time Status: Full-Time Required Education: AS Required Related Experience: No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Diagnostic Sonographer or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire date Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include the ability to: stand or walk with, push and/or pull, objects up to or over 50 lbs.; regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional-intermittent risk of exposure to, or injury from, job-related equipment and patients, cuts/punctures, hazardous chemicals and waste, radiation, burns, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people or patients. Occasional job-related travel may also be required. Shift: Exciting new opportunity to work weekends at a premium pay rate. Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) staff accrue vacation leave totaling 4 weekends per year. Other benefits provided to WEPP staff include university credit for health insurance, basic life insurance, and 200% retirement contribution. Come join our amazing team and receive several of our exceptional full-time benefits while only working 2 shifts per week! Job Summary

UK Healthcare is currently looking for a Cardiac Sonographer to perform accurate and quality diagnostic adult cardiac exams in accordance with ICAEL guidelines. This person will have a good understanding of ultrasound equipment, accurate knowledge of medical terminology, as well as the cardiac disease process. They will be expected to perform accurate measurements and calculations, properly obtain data to disseminate and provide for physician interpretation. General computer skills (strength in Microsoft Office) general knowledge of ultrasound equipment, and strong customer service skills preferred. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $30.51/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Experience in echocardiography, Microsoft Office skills, general knowledge of ultrasound equipment, and strong customer service skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience: Allied health degree; three to four years of related experience; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential; and experience performing echocardiograms and stress testing in a patient care setting. Deadline to Apply: 09/01/2025 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. Posting Specific Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. * Do you have experience with strain, tissue Doppler and 3D imaging? * Yes* No 2. * Do you have experience providing sonographer reports in echo report generating programs? * Yes* No 3. * How many years of paid employment experience do you have performing diagnostic cardiac echo exams? * None* More than 0, up through 1 year* More than 1 year, up through 2 years* More than 2 years, up through 3 years* More than 3 years Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume Optional Documents: Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities