Interventional Sonographer/UKHC
Job description
Job Title:
Interventional Sonographer/UKHC
Requisition Number:RE27150
Working Title:Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist
Department Name:H3185:Interventional Radiology
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:11
Salary Range:$25.71-42.94/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:ARRT or ARDMS
Physical Requirements:This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces; and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift:Primarily day shifts with hours to be set with chosen candidate. This position requires working some weekends, holidays, and during times of emergency.
Job Summary:UK Healthcare is growing once again! We are expanding our Interventional Sonography services, and are hiring for new technologists.
This position will provide ultrasound guidance for the Department of Interventional Radiology procedures. The sonographer will assist physicians and APPs during US guided procedures and be responsible for sterile procedure set up and may assist in patient care during procedures.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:PACS, RIS, Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Clinical ultrasound experience, guided procedures and/or vascular experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:04/15/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.