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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2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $36.41 Maximum Offer $62.00
Summary
Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending provider. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for the safety of the patient during sonographic examination.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity.
- Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
- Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patients ability to understand.
- Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
- Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising provider in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
- Apply independent judgement during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
- Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate provider or healthcare professional.
- As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
- Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
- Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures.
- Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
- Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the sonographer.
- Assist with the daily operation of the facility where appropriate.
- Conduct Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement/Regulatory measures within the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
- Competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
- New Mexico Sonography License required.
- Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
- Current BLS required.
- Must have one (1) of the following qualified modalities as an initial licensure:
- Diagnostic Sonography:
- Abdomen (AB)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Breast (BR)
- Pediatric Sonography (PS)
- ARRT (S)
- Vascular Sonography:
- Registered Vascular Technology (RVT)
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- ARRT (VS)
- Cardiac Sonography:
- Adult Echocardiography (AE)
- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $36.41 Maximum Offer $62.00
Summary
Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending provider. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for the safety of the patient during sonographic examination.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity.
- Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
- Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patients ability to understand.
- Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
- Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising provider in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
- Apply independent judgement during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
- Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate provider or healthcare professional.
- As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
- Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
- Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies and procedures.
- Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
- Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the sonographer.
- Assist with the daily operation of the facility where appropriate.
- Conduct Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement/Regulatory measures within the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in related health science or graduate of an accredited program preferred in related field.
- Competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
- New Mexico Sonography License required.
- Sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
- Current BLS required.
- Must have one (1) of the following qualified modalities as an initial licensure:
- Diagnostic Sonography:
- Abdomen (AB)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Breast (BR)
- Pediatric Sonography (PS)
- ARRT (S)
- Vascular Sonography:
- Registered Vascular Technology (RVT)
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- ARRT (VS)
- Cardiac Sonography:
- Adult Echocardiography (AE)
- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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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.