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Ultrasound Technologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in diagnostic medical sonography or a related field. Hospitals, imaging centers, and health systems regularly file H-1B visa petitions for this role, and the 85,000-cap annual lottery applies unless your employer is a nonprofit or university-affiliated medical center.
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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 Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
Foreign sonography credentials aren't automatically accepted by USCIS. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization before applying, so your employer can document degree equivalency in the H-1B petition without delays.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment status
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask during the screening call, not after an offer. Unenrolled employers can't file your petition, and re-enrolling mid-process adds weeks to your timeline.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Filing with a cap-exempt employer means your petition can be submitted any time of year, skipping the March registration window entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter ultrasound technologist roles by employers who have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This cuts research time and surfaces health systems already set up to sponsor your visa.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier for your specialty
Ultrasound technologists who specialize in cardiac, vascular, or OB/GYN sonography often fall under a higher wage tier. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before negotiating your offer.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your OPT or prior status expires within months of an expected offer, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can run three to six months, and premium processing typically resolves in 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Ultrasound Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Ultrasound Technologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats diagnostic medical sonography as a specialty occupation because it normally requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field. Employers document this in the H-1B petition using the job duties, the industry standard for the role, and your credentials. Roles requiring only an associate degree can face scrutiny, so your employer's attorney should address that directly if it applies.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for ultrasound technologists?
Large hospital networks, radiology groups, outpatient imaging centers, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors. Nonprofit and university-affiliated health systems have a significant advantage: they're exempt from the H-1B annual cap, meaning they can file petitions year-round rather than competing in the April lottery. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search timeline as a sonographer?
For cap-subject employers, USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for a roughly two-week window. If selected, your employer can file your petition for an October 1 start date. That means a job offer in January may not result in authorized work for nine months or more. Targeting cap-exempt employers or employers who can bridge your status lets you start sooner.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts, any credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your ARDMS or similar certification, a copy of your passport, and evidence of your current immigration status. Gathering these before your offer is finalized prevents delays when your employer's attorney begins the Labor Condition Application filing with DOL.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as an ultrasound technologist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, provided you've maintained valid status and the new role is in the same or a closely related occupational classification. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before your last day at the previous job to preserve continuous authorization.