Green Card Echocardiographer Jobs
Echocardiographer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes your U.S. employment rather than placing you on a temporary visa cycle. Hospitals and cardiac imaging centers regularly sponsor foreign cardiovascular sonographers, making direct employer sponsorship a realistic path to permanent residency.
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Optum NY, is seeking a Echocardiographer to join our team in Bayshore, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is a per-diem position with potential to become full-time. Typical hours vary Monday-Friday 9am-6pm based on business needs. This position will work in both the Lake Success, NY location as well as Bayshore, NY.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
- Obtain prior authorizations for studies
- Documents all readings, measurements, and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
- Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
- Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
- Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
- Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Pediatric Echocardiography
- Experience with prior authorizations for studies
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum NY, is seeking a Echocardiographer to join our team in Bayshore, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is a per-diem position with potential to become full-time. Typical hours vary Monday-Friday 9am-6pm based on business needs. This position will work in both the Lake Success, NY location as well as Bayshore, NY.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
- Obtain prior authorizations for studies
- Documents all readings, measurements, and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
- Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
- Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
- Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
- Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Pediatric Echocardiography
- Experience with prior authorizations for studies
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Echocardiographer
Get your credentials ARDMS-certified before applying
PERM requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum job requirements. Holding ARDMS certification in Adult Echocardiography before the labor certification filing removes a common credential-verification bottleneck that can delay or complicate your case.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM applications regularly and have established immigration workflows. Prioritize employers whose HR departments already understand the supervised recruitment and prevailing-wage documentation that the DOL requires for echocardiographer roles.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for cardiovascular sonographers. Filtering by sponsorship history saves time that would otherwise go toward cold-applying to employers with no PERM infrastructure.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM is filed. Check the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant sonographer SOC code so your salary negotiation aligns with what the labor certification will ultimately require.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your degree
If your echocardiography program resulted in a bachelor's degree or higher, you may qualify as an EB-2 advanced-degree professional, which typically carries a shorter priority-date backlog for many nationalities than EB-3 skilled worker classification. Clarify your degree equivalency with your sponsoring employer early.
Request a PERM timeline from the employer before signing
PERM recruitment must be completed and the application filed with DOL before your case reaches USCIS for the I-140. Ask prospective employers how long their internal PERM recruitment process takes so you can plan your transition from any existing visa status accordingly.
Green Card Echocardiographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do echocardiographer jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at hospital systems, cardiology practices, and academic medical centers that regularly hire internationally trained cardiovascular sonographers. These employers are familiar with the PERM process and often have immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller outpatient imaging clinics can sponsor too, but they may lack an established PERM workflow, so ask HR directly before advancing in the hiring process.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery, while EB-3 sponsorship leads directly to permanent residency through PERM and I-140. There is no annual cap on EB-3 petitions themselves, though priority-date backlogs apply for certain nationalities. The EB-3 path also ties you to a specific employer during the process, whereas H-1B portability rules differ in important ways.
What credentials does a sponsoring employer typically require for PERM filing?
Most PERM filings for echocardiographer roles list ARDMS certification, a relevant associate or bachelor's degree, and state licensure or registry eligibility as minimum requirements. The DOL requires employers to recruit using these documented standards and to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available. Your credentials must match the job requirements stated in the PERM application exactly.
Where can I find echocardiographer jobs that sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically to surface jobs with confirmed employment-based green card sponsorship history, including cardiovascular sonographer and echocardiographer roles. Searching by role and sponsorship type helps you focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated a willingness and ability to sponsor PERM-based green cards, rather than guessing from standard job postings.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have my green card?
Once your I-140 has been approved and is more than 180 days old, you may be eligible to port your priority date to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For echocardiographers, a new employer in a comparable cardiovascular sonography role would generally satisfy the same-or-similar standard, but you should confirm this with an immigration attorney before changing jobs.