Echocardiographer Jobs for OPT Students
Echocardiographer jobs on OPT require employers familiar with cardiovascular imaging roles and willing to file H-1B or support STEM OPT extensions. Most positions sit inside hospital systems or cardiology practices, where sponsored hires are more common. Your 12-month OPT clock starts the day your EAD card is valid.
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Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN.
Schedule: This position will be casual and working a variety of shifts.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Echocardiographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.
As an Echocardiographer, you will be responsible for:
- Performing various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.
- Utilizes contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
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Prepares echocardiogram for interpretation including accurate preliminary report.
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Participating in quality assurance activities per ICAEL and laboratory standards.
- Attends required Q.A. meetings.
- Participates in quality improvement programs.
- Correlation studies.
- Required continuing medical education (CME).
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Participates in research studies as needed.
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Completing various clerical and departmental tasks for efficient departmental operations.
- Completes patient registration.
- Replenish laboratory supplies as needed.
- Clean echo cart and room after each use.
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Copies and prepare DVD/CD/tapes for outside interpretation/use.
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Meeting all role-related and age-specific competencies.
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Demonstrating ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respective manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- License/Certification/Registration
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BLS Certification
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Additional Requirements (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; OR
- Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in Echocardiography
- 1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience
COMPENSATION
$44.90 - $64.86 Hourly
INTRODUCTION
Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN.
Schedule: This position will be casual and working a variety of shifts.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Echocardiographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.
As an Echocardiographer, you will be responsible for:
- Performing various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.
- Utilizes contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
-
Prepares echocardiogram for interpretation including accurate preliminary report.
-
Participating in quality assurance activities per ICAEL and laboratory standards.
- Attends required Q.A. meetings.
- Participates in quality improvement programs.
- Correlation studies.
- Required continuing medical education (CME).
-
Participates in research studies as needed.
-
Completing various clerical and departmental tasks for efficient departmental operations.
- Completes patient registration.
- Replenish laboratory supplies as needed.
- Clean echo cart and room after each use.
-
Copies and prepare DVD/CD/tapes for outside interpretation/use.
-
Meeting all role-related and age-specific competencies.
-
Demonstrating ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respective manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- License/Certification/Registration
-
BLS Certification
-
Additional Requirements (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; OR
- Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree in Echocardiography
- 1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience
COMPENSATION
$44.90 - $64.86 Hourly
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Echocardiographer
Target hospital systems over private practices
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers have dedicated HR and legal teams that handle visa sponsorship regularly. Smaller private cardiology practices often lack the infrastructure to sponsor, so prioritize institutional employers when your OPT timeline is a factor.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Echocardiography programs often fall under cardiovascular technology or diagnostic medical sonography. If your degree is on the STEM designated program list, you may qualify for a 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work experience total.
Apply before your OPT start date
You can apply for Echocardiographer positions up to 90 days before your OPT EAD becomes valid. Starting early means you can have an offer in hand and begin onboarding paperwork the moment your authorization activates, reducing gaps in employment.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before your first interview
Echocardiography roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules. Confirm during your job search, not after receiving an offer, whether the employer has sponsored H-1B petitions before. This saves time and avoids late-stage surprises about your long-term authorization.
Get your credentials verified early
Most employers require CCI or ARDMS certification alongside your degree. Credentialing timelines can overlap awkwardly with OPT start dates. Submit your exam applications as soon as you are eligible so your credentials are active when you enter the job market.
Track your unemployment days carefully
OPT allows only 90 days of unemployment, or 150 days with a STEM extension. Echocardiographer hiring can take time due to credentialing checks. Log every day you are between jobs so you know exactly where you stand relative to your authorized limit.
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Can I work as an Echocardiographer on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period you are authorized to work without an employer-sponsored visa, as long as your EAD is valid and the role is directly related to your degree field. Sponsorship only becomes necessary after your OPT and any STEM extension expire, at which point your employer would need to file an H-1B or another qualifying petition on your behalf.
Does an Echocardiographer role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program. Echocardiography training delivered through a cardiovascular technology or diagnostic medical sonography program may sit on the STEM designated program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. You need to confirm with your Designated School Official whether your program's CIP code qualifies before counting on the 24-month extension.
How do I find Echocardiographer employers that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship history, so you are not wasting applications on employers who have never filed for international candidates. Focus your search on hospital systems and large cardiovascular imaging centers, as they sponsor far more consistently than small or independent cardiology practices.
Does my OPT employment need to be full-time for an Echocardiographer role?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week to count as authorized work and avoid accruing unemployment days. Most Echocardiographer positions in hospitals are full-time, but per diem or part-time contracts can satisfy OPT requirements as long as you meet that 20-hour floor consistently and the work remains related to your degree.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch Echocardiographer employers?
You are allowed to change employers on OPT, but you must update your record in SEVIS within 10 days of starting with the new employer. There is no new EAD required for a job change. The key risk is the 90-day unemployment limit. If there is a gap between roles, those days count against your authorized unemployment allowance, so minimize the gap whenever possible.
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