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Get Access To All JobsLocation Scranton, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Full time
Department GCMC Radiology Ultrasound Team
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-05235
Job Summary
Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!! Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
- Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
- Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
- Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
- Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
- Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certification required upon hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
- Radiology: ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required upon hire.
- Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) preferred.
- Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential required upon hire.
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Skills
Working Independently; Preceptor Skills; Communication; Radiology; Radiation Safety; Diagnostic Imaging; Medical Equipment Management (Mem)
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Scranton, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Rotation
Work Type Full time
Department GCMC Radiology Ultrasound Team
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-05235
Job Summary
Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!!! Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
- Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
- Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
- Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
- Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
- Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certification required upon hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
- Radiology: ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required upon hire.
- Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) preferred.
- Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential required upon hire.
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Skills
Working Independently; Preceptor Skills; Communication; Radiology; Radiation Safety; Diagnostic Imaging; Medical Equipment Management (Mem)
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Ultrasound Tech
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent for H-1B approval. An ARDMS credential alone isn't enough. Make sure your degree field maps directly to diagnostic medical sonography, or document equivalent education through a formal evaluation.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and target metro area before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, so knowing it protects you from underpayment and prevents filing delays.
Target health systems with cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Imaging departments at academic medical centers are a reliable sponsorship path if you've missed a cap season.
Search employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter for ultrasound tech roles at employers who have certified LCAs for sonography positions. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data by occupation and location so you can prioritize outreach to employers with a proven sponsorship track record.
Ask about modality coverage in the job offer
Your H-1B petition is tied to the specific role described in the LCA. If you're hired as a general sonographer but later assigned only to echo or vascular work, confirm with your employer whether an amended petition is needed to avoid a status mismatch.
File premium processing to align start dates
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. If your OPT or current status expires before a decision, USCIS premium processing reduces the review window to 15 business days, giving you and your employer a reliable timeline to plan around.
H-1B Visa Ultrasound Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an ultrasound tech role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard for the role in the industry. Positions that accept any bachelor's degree, regardless of field, are harder to qualify. Employers typically strengthen the petition by documenting that sonography training is industry-standard for the job.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for ultrasound tech positions?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging networks are the most consistent sponsors. Cap-exempt institutions, including hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofits, can file outside the annual lottery. You can search employers who have filed LCAs for sonography roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL filing history by occupation and location so you can target outreach effectively.
Does ARDMS certification affect my H-1B petition?
ARDMS certification strengthens your petition by demonstrating professional competence, but USCIS focuses on whether you hold a qualifying degree, not on professional credentials alone. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps document equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the field.
Can I switch to a different imaging modality after my H-1B is approved?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific duties and job description in the approved petition. Shifting to a substantially different modality, such as moving from obstetric sonography to cardiac echo as your primary role, may constitute a material change that requires an amended petition. Talk to your employer's immigration counsel before the assignment changes to avoid a status compliance issue.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer's imaging center closes or is acquired?
If your employer closes or a corporate acquisition results in a new legal entity, your H-1B may be affected. An acquisition that qualifies as a successor-in-interest can preserve your petition without refiling if the job duties and terms remain the same. A closure gives you a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and begin a transfer, but you can't work during that window without an active petition from the new employer.