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Pediatric Sonographer/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Pediatric Sonographer/UKHC
Requisition Number RE43801
Working Title Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Department Name M3000:Peds Cardiology Clinic
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 12
Salary Range $30.00-53.67/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
RDCS (AE) / RCS registered or registry eligible at time of hire. Plus RDCS (PE) / RCCS certification within 18 months of hire.
Physical Requirements
Being able to travel long distances across the enterprise, regularly lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects over 50 lbs, regular exposure to repetitive motion, occasional exposure to radiation, hazardous chemicals, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, cuts and punctures. Intermittent job related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hours/week). 24 hour shared call rotations including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Job Summary
Kentucky Children’s Hospital has an immediate, full-time opening for an experienced pediatric cardiac sonographer. Fetal echocardiography experience is strongly preferred. Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky is a 143 bed facility with a 12 bed pediatric intensive care unit, 12 bed progressive care unit, and over 60 bed neonatal intensive care unit.

Our pediatric echocardiography lab is accredited by the IAC in pediatric transthoracic, transesophageal and fetal echocardiography. The University of Kentucky has recently partnered with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in a Joint Pediatric Heart Care Program designed to be “one program, two sites” with plans for significant growth and collaboration. In addition to providing exceptional heart care (including open heart surgery), collaborative research and educational opportunities are also anticipated.

The qualified candidate will join our energized, dynamic team performing high-quality, diagnostic echocardiograms in a wide variety of settings to include inpatient, outpatient and off-site clinics. Requires 24-hour call rotations and some travel.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent communication skills; enjoy working independently as well as closely with co-workers in a supportive team environment; customer service focused; problem solving and critical thinking are a must. MS Windows, Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate’s degree and two or more years performing pediatric echocardiograms preferred. Fetal echo experience strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/15/2024
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently have, or are you eligible to obtain, either an ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification or license?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please select the response that best describes your paid employment experience performing fetal echocardiograms.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Please select the response that best describes your paid employment experience performing pediatric echocardiograms.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * Please select the response that best describes your paid employment experience at a congenital surgical center.
    • None
    • Some, but less than 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years, up through 15 years
    • More than 15 years
  5. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter