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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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.
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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 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.