H-1B Visa Ultrasound Tech Jobs
Ultrasound tech roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or a related field. Hospitals, imaging centers, and health systems regularly file LCAs for these positions. Find employers with active H-1B filing history for sonography roles right here.
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Here at Fairview, we are now seeking a skilled and motivated Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic vascular team with a home base at our Fairview Vascular Clinic and Fairview Vein Clinic in Edina, MN.
This position offers variety and collaboration, supporting care across multiple locations, including:
* Fairview Vascular Clinic – Edina
* Fairview Vein Clinic – Edina
* Fairview Vascular Clinic - Maple Grove
Position Details:
* Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
* FTE: 1.0 (80 hours every two weeks)
The Ultrasound Technologist-Clinic functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high-quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. The technologist is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (RDMS).
Responsibilities:
* Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
* Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
* Verifies patient identification and documentation
* Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure
* Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
* Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
* Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance
* Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols
* Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to referring physicians and/or radiologists
* Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
* Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility
* Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures
* Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures
* Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes
* Follows infection control guidelines
* Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members
* Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Required Qualifications:
* ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 Days
* RVT certification within 6 months of hire
* Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications:
* ARDMS registered in multiple specialties
Compensation:
$41.22 - $58.19 Hourly
INTRODUCTION
Here at Fairview, we are now seeking a skilled and motivated Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic vascular team with a home base at our Fairview Vascular Clinic and Fairview Vein Clinic in Edina, MN.
This position offers variety and collaboration, supporting care across multiple locations, including:
* Fairview Vascular Clinic – Edina
* Fairview Vein Clinic – Edina
* Fairview Vascular Clinic - Maple Grove
Position Details:
* Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
* FTE: 1.0 (80 hours every two weeks)
The Ultrasound Technologist-Clinic functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high-quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. The technologist is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (RDMS).
Responsibilities:
* Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
* Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
* Verifies patient identification and documentation
* Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure
* Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
* Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
* Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance
* Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols
* Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to referring physicians and/or radiologists
* Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
* Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility
* Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures
* Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures
* Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes
* Follows infection control guidelines
* Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members
* Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Required Qualifications:
* ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 Days
* RVT certification within 6 months of hire
* Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications:
* ARDMS registered in multiple specialties
Compensation:
$41.22 - $58.19 Hourly
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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.