H-1B Visa Ultrasound Technologist Jobs
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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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 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.