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This is a PRN flexible shift position which does not include all VCUHS benefits.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Sonographer II job performs the practice of ultrasonography and is responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist performs ultrasonography procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ultrasonography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information.
The Sonographer/Technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure. The Sonographer/Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Sonographer/Technologists recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure and exercised independent professional and ethical judgment. Sonographer/Technologists are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners and other members of the support team. The Sonographer/Technologists must remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills.
The Sonographer II participates in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance is expected. The Sonographer/Technologists think critically and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work. This job engages in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence is expected in this role.
The scope of practice for the Sonographer/Technologist includes:
- Performing diagnostic ultrasound procedure or examination upon the order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
- Determining ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
- Assisting a LIP with interventional procedures such as needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, drainages, etc.
- Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
- Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
- Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
- Verifying informed consent.
- Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
- Preparing patients for procedures.
- Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
- Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
- Identifying, preparing, and/or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
- Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
- Providing patient education related to imaging procedure.
- Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
- Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer ARRT(S) or RDMS or CCI certification in medical sonography or RDCS certification in cardiac sonography or RVT certification as Vascular Technologist
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
- Current Certification by ARRT (S) or RDMS or RDCS or CCI or RVT
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Experience REQUIRED:
- One (1) year of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist
Experience PREFERRED:
- One (1)-3 years of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist
- Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Education/training REQUIRED:
- Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography or Graduation from a minimum of a 2 year JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, JRC-DMS or graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in sonography or vascular sonography.
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Bachelors Degree in a radiologic technology, sonography, or vascular sonography.
Independent action(s) required:
- Sonographer/Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of ultrasound imaging exams.
- Sonographer/Technologists independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards.
- Sonographer/Technologist represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System.
- Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role.
- Resolves basic service delivery issues.
- Lead technologists may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
N/A
Additional position requirements:
- Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor.
- Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system.
- Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.
- Sonographer/Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
Age Specific groups served:
All
Physical Requirements
- Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
- Other: Prolonged computer interaction
- Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
- Other: Vision
- Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
INTRODUCTION
This is a PRN flexible shift position which does not include all VCUHS benefits.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Sonographer II job performs the practice of ultrasonography and is responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist performs ultrasonography procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ultrasonography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information.
The Sonographer/Technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure. The Sonographer/Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Sonographer/Technologists recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure and exercised independent professional and ethical judgment. Sonographer/Technologists are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners and other members of the support team. The Sonographer/Technologists must remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills.
The Sonographer II participates in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance is expected. The Sonographer/Technologists think critically and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work. This job engages in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence is expected in this role.
The scope of practice for the Sonographer/Technologist includes:
- Performing diagnostic ultrasound procedure or examination upon the order of, or for diagnostic interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
- Determining ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
- Assisting a LIP with interventional procedures such as needle localizations, aspirations, biopsies, drainages, etc.
- Maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
- Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
- Receiving, relaying, and documenting verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
- Corroborating patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
- Verifying informed consent.
- Assuming responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
- Preparing patients for procedures.
- Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Performing venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
- Starting and maintaining intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
- Identifying, preparing, and/or administering medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
- Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Identifying and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
- Providing patient education related to imaging procedure.
- Educating, mentoring, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
- Participating and/or performing ongoing quality assurance activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer ARRT(S) or RDMS or CCI certification in medical sonography or RDCS certification in cardiac sonography or RVT certification as Vascular Technologist
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
- Current Certification by ARRT (S) or RDMS or RDCS or CCI or RVT
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Experience REQUIRED:
- One (1) year of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist
Experience PREFERRED:
- One (1)-3 years of previous work experience as a Sonographer/Technologist
- Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Education/training REQUIRED:
- Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography or Graduation from a minimum of a 2 year JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, JRC-DMS or graduation from a Bachelor’s degree program in sonography or vascular sonography.
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Bachelors Degree in a radiologic technology, sonography, or vascular sonography.
Independent action(s) required:
- Sonographer/Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of ultrasound imaging exams.
- Sonographer/Technologists independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards.
- Sonographer/Technologist represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System.
- Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role.
- Resolves basic service delivery issues.
- Lead technologists may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
N/A
Additional position requirements:
- Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor.
- Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system.
- Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.
- Sonographer/Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
Age Specific groups served:
All
Physical Requirements
- Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
- Other: Prolonged computer interaction
- Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
- Other: Vision
- Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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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.
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Find Sonographer JobsSonographer Green Card Sponsorship: 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, 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.
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