Sonographer - Chula Vista

Scripps Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentive up to $8,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Sonographer to join our team at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. The role involves performing ultrasound examinations, documenting results, and collaborating with physicians to support patient diagnosis and care.

Qualified candidates will have an AS in Ultrasound or AMA-approved training with 500 clinical hours, or ARDMS/CCI certification, and possess BLS from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following educational paths: AS degree in ultrasound or AMA-approved program with 500 clinical hours or ARDMS/CCI certification.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong patient communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations and document findings.
• Collaborate with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and patient care.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

OB/GYN ultrasound

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Associate of Science Degree Certification in Ultrasound

AMA approved ultrasound program with 500 hours clinical

ARDMS or CCI certification

Job description

New Hire Incentive of up to $8,000 and relocation assistance are available for those who qualify.

This is a full-time position (80 hours per pay period) working varied 8-hour day and evening shifts. Scheduling flexibility is required throughout the week, including weekends and holidays, as well as participation in the overnight on-call rotation. The position is based at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and may also include shifts at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

Nebride is a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Scripps Health has been named the #1 Healthcare Workplace in the Nation by Fortune and Great Place To Work.

Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Scripps Health provides what matters most: career growth, delivering superior care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• New Graduates (must have at least 1 year of Sonographer experience)

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

One of the following: 1) Associate of Science Degree Certification in Ultrasound in a school that is accredit. 2) Successful completion of a formal educational program in an AMA approved school of ultrasound with a minimum of 500 hours of clinical in the specialty required. 3) Registered in the specialty that you are applied for by ARDMS or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with at least 1 year of full-time experience required

• ARDMS or CCI
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of ultrasound experience highly preferred.
• Experience in general, breast, and OB/GYN ultrasound, including second- and third-trimester exams.