H-1B Visa Echocardiographer Jobs
Echocardiographers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related field. Hospitals, cardiology practices, and imaging centers routinely file H-1B petitions for registered cardiac sonographers, and the 85,000-slot annual cap applies to most private-sector roles.
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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
ABOUT THE JOB
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking an Echocardiographer-Vascular Technologist to join our team!
The Echocardiographer/Peripheral Vascular Technologist provides quality cardiovascular diagnostic services to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Uses patient information and age of patients to provide care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.
HOURS: Supplemental or .2 FTE, 16 hours every pay period – varied shifts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of standards and procedures as they relate to ultrasound normally acquired through graduation from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- One or more years of clinical ultrasound experience is preferred but not required.
- ARDMS RDCS, ARDMS RVT, CCI RCS or CCI RVS
- Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.
- Site specific competencies in protocols, equipment, computer systems and applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Credentials:
- Essential:
- CPR or BLS
- RDCS or RCS CCI Registry OR RVT or RVS ARDMS registry
ABOUT ASPIRUS
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
INTRODUCTION
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
ABOUT THE JOB
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking an Echocardiographer-Vascular Technologist to join our team!
The Echocardiographer/Peripheral Vascular Technologist provides quality cardiovascular diagnostic services to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Uses patient information and age of patients to provide care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.
HOURS: Supplemental or .2 FTE, 16 hours every pay period – varied shifts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of standards and procedures as they relate to ultrasound normally acquired through graduation from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
- One or more years of clinical ultrasound experience is preferred but not required.
- ARDMS RDCS, ARDMS RVT, CCI RCS or CCI RVS
- Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through independent study, manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.
- Site specific competencies in protocols, equipment, computer systems and applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Credentials:
- Essential:
- CPR or BLS
- RDCS or RCS CCI Registry OR RVT or RVS ARDMS registry
ABOUT ASPIRUS
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Echocardiographer
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct-field degree or its equivalent for H-1B approval. A cardiovascular technology degree or RDCS credential paired with documented clinical hours strengthens the specialty occupation argument if your degree is in a tangentially related field.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 29-2031 (Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians). Employers with recent certified LCAs have already cleared the DOL wage-filing step and are actively hiring in this role.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Prioritize these employers if you're racing a deadline, since cap-exempt filings are accepted year-round and processed on a rolling basis.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate's listings by H-1B sponsorship history to surface echocardiography roles at employers with verified LCA filing records. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never sponsored the role.
Time your offer around premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months. If your current work authorization has a hard end date, ask your prospective employer about upgrading to USCIS premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision and protects your start date.
Clarify which RDCS registry your employer recognizes
Some facilities require ARDMS certification; others accept CCI's RCS credential. Confirming this before the offer stage prevents a last-minute credential gap that could delay your employer's I-129 petition preparation or trigger an RFE.
H-1B Visa Echocardiographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an echocardiographer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology, sonography, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job description and the employer's actual hiring practices, so roles where a two-year associate degree is routinely accepted may face an RFE. Employers typically strengthen the petition by documenting that peer institutions require a bachelor's degree for the same role.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for echocardiographers?
Large health systems, academic medical centers, and cardiology-focused imaging groups file the most H-1B petitions for cardiovascular sonographers. Nonprofit and university-affiliated hospitals are particularly useful because they're cap-exempt, letting them file outside the annual lottery window. You can identify employers with active LCA filings for this SOC code using Migrate Mate's sponsorship history filters.
How does the H-1B lottery affect echocardiographers at for-profit hospitals?
For-profit employers are subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and must enter the USCIS electronic registration lottery each March. Selection is random, so sponsorship is not guaranteed even with a strong petition. If you're not selected, cap-exempt options like nonprofit hospital systems or roles with a qualifying research component can provide an alternative path without waiting for the next lottery cycle.
What prevailing wage level should echocardiographers expect on an H-1B LCA?
Your employer must certify a wage meeting at least the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 29-2031 in the specific geographic area of employment. The four wage levels reflect experience and supervisory responsibility. You can look up the applicable level for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can assess whether the proposed salary satisfies the DOL requirement.
Can an echocardiographer work at multiple hospital sites on a single H-1B?
Yes, but each worksite location must be covered by a certified LCA before work begins there. If your employer adds a new facility after your initial petition is approved, they must file an amended I-129 petition and a new LCA covering that location. Short-term placements at client sites under certain conditions may be handled differently, so your employer's immigration counsel should confirm the specific filing obligations.