Created | 05/03/2024 |
Reference | 240428668 |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
City | Lexington |
Zip | 40502 |
Salary | - |
University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitlePediatric Sonographer/UKHCRequisition NumberRE43801Working TitlePediatric Cardiac SonographerDepartment NameM3000:Peds Cardiology ClinicWork 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 ExperienceNo 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
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.
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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Associate’s degree and two or more years performing pediatric echocardiograms preferred. Fetal echo experience strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/15/2024University 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Employer | University of Kentucky |