Job TitleCardiac Sonographer Lead/UKHCRequisition NumberRE51150Working TitleCardiac Sonographer LeadDepartment NameH3130:Gill Heart InstituteWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level12Salary Range$30.00-53.67/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
AS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Physical Requirements
This position will require the ability to lift and transport objects up to or exceeding 50 lbs; engage in repetitive motion; risk of injury from use of equipment on the job; and occasional exposure to loud noises.
Shift
Primarily Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with some evening and weekend coverage per department need.
Job Summary
The Lead Echo Sonographer will provide clinical/technical leadership as well as echocardiology imaging for the UKHC Gill Heart Institute. This Lead Sonographer will perform examinations and procedures according to practice standards; assist with daily operations of the echo lab; provide leadership to the Echo lab staff including ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, providing input on staff performance evaluations, assisting with departmental workflow, and planning new staff orientation and training; and function as the clinical, technical expert in sonography imaging within the Echo Lab, ensuring quality standards are met. This person will be expected to seek professional development, including maintaining required credentials.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Associate’s Degree plus 5 years work experience in an IAC accredited echo lab
Deadline to Apply08/10/2025Our University Community
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