Perinatal Sonographer

Overview

9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037

# Perinatal Sonographer

Filing Deadline: Thu 9/25/2025

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, ranked a High Performing Hospital for Obstetric and Infant Care (U.S. News & World Report ). UC San Diego Health invites you to join a team of Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, genetic counselors, perinatal nurses, and fetal cardiologists in an academic, patient-centered prenatal care environment in San Diego.

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Responsibilities

As a Perinatal Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing low and high risk perinatal obstetric (OB) ultrasound examinations in accordance with established departmental guidelines and protocols. You should have special interest and expertise in prenatal diagnosis and OB ultrasound with the ability to recognize normal and pathological conditions and apply additional modalities as indicated (e.g., Doppler, 3D/4D). You will obtain relevant history via EMR, image according to protocol, review cases with the care team, and generate preliminary reports using structured reporting software. Familiarity with recognizing and troubleshooting various imaging IT issues is required. You may also be required to perform other duties, as assigned. Depending on experience, this position may be hired as a Sr. Ultrasound Tech or a Principal Ultrasound Tech.

Responsibilities & Benefits (program context)

• Biweekly Fetal Medicine Conferences and quarterly Quality Assurance meetings (earn up to 2.5 CMEs per month)
• Additional education funding for CME travel and registration fees provided every other year
• Learn advanced imaging techniques including 3D/4D and microvascular Doppler flow imaging (SlowFlowHD)
• Perform ultrasound guided invasive procedures
• Opportunity to learn Fetal Echocardiography (FE) and earn RDMS FE credential with fetal cardiologists and MFM specialists
• Teach fellows, residents, and ultrasound students
• Exposure to research projects with opportunities for publication and presenting at local and national CME conferences
• Ergonomically designed workload and workspace to reduce work-related injuries
• Scanning 6-8 patients per day on premium GE Voluson ultrasound systems

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months
• Commitment to continued education in MFM ultrasound (minimum 15 CMEs every 36 months; 20 CMEs for Principal level)
• Recent clinical experience in OB or MFM fetal ultrasound
• Experience performing nuchal translucency exams and/or 12-14 week detailed anatomy scans per AIUM guidelines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of sonographic assessment of maternal-fetal conditions and fetal anatomy, physiology, anomalies, and high-risk factors

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• RDMS or RDCS in Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
• Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR) Certification
• Inpatient OB experience
• Two to three years OB ultrasound experience in an MFM setting

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work at various locations in the San Diego region based on business needs, including Sorrento Valley, Hillcrest, and Encinitas
• Shifts are eight hours with various start times (e.g., 7:15 AM 3:45 PM, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM, 7:45 AM 4:15 PM, or 8:00 AM 4:30 PM)
• No call, no weekends, no nights, and no holidays
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical

Pay Transparency and Notices

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $124,320 - $154,596 (prorated if appointment percentage is <100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $59.54 - $74.04

Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, licensure, and other organizational needs. The posted range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position.

Vaccination and Certification

If employed by the University of California, you must comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs. Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the region, with multiple facilities and clinics. Applications/resumes are accepted for current openings only. For full consideration, apply before the initial closing date. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion. UC San Diego is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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