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Sonographer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or a closely related field. Hospital systems, imaging centers, and outpatient clinics regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for credentialed sonographers, and the 85,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
SONOGRAPHER - CARDIO
Location: Michigan, Okemos
Job Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 26002537
Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
- Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
- Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
- Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
- Current BLS certification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/DISABLED/VETERANS.
Additional Information
- Daily Work Times: 8a-5p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
About us
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-time, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
SONOGRAPHER - CARDIO
Location: Michigan, Okemos
Job Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: 26002537
Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
- Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
- Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
- Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
- Current BLS certification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/DISABLED/VETERANS.
Additional Information
- Daily Work Times: 8a-5p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sonographer
Verify your ARDMS credentials transfer cleanly
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on your degree and credentials together. Confirm your ARDMS registration is current and that your transcript shows a major directly related to diagnostic sonography before any employer files your H-1B petition.
Target cap-exempt hospital employers first
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities and federally funded research centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition year-round without lottery exposure. Use Migrate Mate to filter sonographer openings by employers with verified cap-exempt LCA filing history.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title and city through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer so you know whether the salary meets the filing threshold.
Ask about modality scope during interviews
H-1B petitions are filed for a specific job description. If your role covers multiple modalities, confirm the job duties listed in the LCA reflect your actual scope. A mismatch between filed duties and daily work can create compliance issues at renewal.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing for an H-1B petition can run several months. If your employer's credentialing timeline or department start date is fixed, request that they file with premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days.
Confirm your degree equivalency early for foreign credentials
If your sonography degree is from outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credential evaluation showing U.S. bachelor's equivalency. Get a NACES-member evaluation completed before your employer drafts the I-129 petition to avoid RFE delays.
H-1B Visa Sonographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a sonographer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Sonographer positions qualify as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or a directly related field. USCIS also looks at whether the employer actually requires the degree for the specific position, so your offer letter and job description should clearly state the degree requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for sonographers?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, outpatient imaging chains, and radiology groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for sonographers. Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals are often cap-exempt, letting them file outside the lottery window. You can search for sonographer roles at employers with active LCA filing histories on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect sonographers seeking sponsorship?
If your employer is a standard for-profit organization, your H-1B petition enters the annual lottery capped at 85,000 visas. Selection is random, so timing and employer type matter. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research institutions, bypass the lottery entirely and can file at any point in the year.
What credentials does USCIS expect for an H-1B sonographer petition?
USCIS expects a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, or a closely related clinical field. Active ARDMS registration strengthens the petition but does not substitute for the degree requirement. If your degree is foreign, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator establishing bachelor's equivalency is required before your employer can file the I-129.
Can I change sonographer employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once your current petition has been pending or approved for more than 180 days, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as that employer files a new H-1B petition on your behalf. Your new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must remain in a specialty occupation qualifying position.