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Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Department: Allied Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYUL Med Assoc Chelsea (S1823)
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Part Time Cardiac Sonographer (FGP) – Manhattan, Chelsea.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents, and agitated saline studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
- Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents, and agitated saline studies.
- All studies must adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC standards.
- Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient's ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy.
- Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents the scans according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent patient data. Must use good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses.
- Usage of highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies.
- Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Compares present echocardiogram studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status.
- Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC) and submitting appropriate studies to management for accreditation application.
- Position may require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.
- Carries out assignments within a realistic time.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have an Associate’s degree in a related field or completion of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound.
Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must maintain active registry status.
Required Licenses: Reg Cardiac Congntl Sonogrphr, Diagnostic Cardic Sonogrphr-Ct, Reg Cardiac Sonographer – Cert
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $59.15 – $65.20 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
Job ID: 1166264_RR00123960
Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Department: Allied Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYUL Med Assoc Chelsea (S1823)
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Part Time Cardiac Sonographer (FGP) – Manhattan, Chelsea.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents, and agitated saline studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of NYU policies and protocols and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
- Performs all cardiac ultrasound studies including echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, pharmacological stress echocardiograms, echocardiograms with ultrasound enhancing agents, and agitated saline studies.
- All studies must adhere to NYU protocols as well as IAC standards.
- Provides for patient comfort and interacts with patient by identifying self to patient and verifies identity of the patient by checking the patient's ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient. Technologist explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly and provides patient privacy.
- Creates a preliminary report based upon completion of the scan. Documents the scans according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent patient data. Must use good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses.
- Usage of highly technical equipment to perform ultrasound studies.
- Alerts medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention.
- Compares present echocardiogram studies to previous studies to monitor changes in status.
- Assists with maintaining accreditation compliance and documentation (IAC) and submitting appropriate studies to management for accreditation application.
- Position may require lifting, pushing, or moving patients and equipment over 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.
- Carries out assignments within a realistic time.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have an Associate’s degree in a related field or completion of an accredited program in cardiac ultrasound.
Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR with Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must maintain active registry status.
Required Licenses: Reg Cardiac Congntl Sonogrphr, Diagnostic Cardic Sonogrphr-Ct, Reg Cardiac Sonographer – Cert
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $59.15 – $65.20 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Sonographer
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
PERM requires your foreign sonography credentials to meet U.S. standards. Confirm your degree maps to a U.S. bachelor's or associate's in diagnostic medical sonography, and obtain ARDMS certification, which most sponsoring employers require before they'll initiate the PERM process.
Target hospital systems with dedicated immigration programs
Large hospital networks and multi-site radiology groups file PERM petitions regularly and have established HR workflows for foreign hires. Prioritize employers who advertise relocation support or international recruitment, since they're already familiar with the PERM labor certification timeline.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter sonographer openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers who have filed PERM applications for diagnostic imaging positions, saving you the research of identifying sponsorship-capable employers yourself.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
Most sonographer roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, but if your position requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's in a clinical imaging field, ask your employer's immigration counsel whether an EB-2 classification strengthens your petition or reduces your priority date wait.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your employment offer
PERM audit processing at DOL can run well beyond standard timelines. Before signing your offer, confirm your employer will file PERM within a defined window after your start date, and get clarity on who pays legal fees, since cost allocation varies widely by employer.
Document your supervised clinical hours for PERM recruitment records
DOL's PERM process requires employers to retain recruitment documentation proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. Your foreign clinical training records and ARDMS exam history support the employer's case that your qualifications match the specific job requirements listed in the PERM application.
Green Card Sonographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do sonographer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most sonographer positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers in roles requiring at least two years of training or a bachelor's degree. If your specific role requires a master's degree or you have advanced credentials that distinguish you in the field, your employer may pursue EB-2 classification instead, which requires demonstrating your position meets the advanced-degree standard.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for sonographers?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the process doesn't expire after six years. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, the I-140 petition, and adjustment of status or consular processing typically takes two to four years, compared to H-1B's faster initial authorization. PERM also requires the employer to document active U.S. recruitment efforts before filing.
Which employers sponsor sonographers for green cards most often?
Hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and large radiology groups account for the majority of PERM filings for diagnostic medical sonographer roles. Employers with international recruitment pipelines and dedicated HR immigration teams are the most practical targets. You can identify employers with active PERM filing history for imaging roles using Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by documented sponsorship activity.
Does ARDMS certification affect my green card sponsorship eligibility?
ARDMS certification isn't a federal requirement for PERM, but most sponsoring employers list it as a minimum qualification in their job posting, which becomes the baseline requirement in the PERM application itself. If you don't hold ARDMS credentials, the employer can't use them as the stated requirement, but the absence may make you harder to place since most U.S. imaging departments require it regardless of visa status.
How do I find sonographer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards rarely filter by PERM sponsorship history, so most candidates waste time applying to employers who have never filed for a foreign worker. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card searches, letting you filter sonographer roles by employers who have filed PERM applications in your specialty. Focus outreach on hospital systems and imaging networks that already have active I-140 filings on record.