OPT Echocardiographer Jobs
Echocardiographer jobs on OPT require employers familiar with cardiovascular imaging roles and willing to file H-1B visa 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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Type: Part Time
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 18.75
Shift: 1st Shift
Summary:
Under the direction of the department Director and the Medical Director, Section of Cardiology, the Echocardiographer will perform high quality ultrasound images of the heart as outlined by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories and departmental policies and procedures.
Staff will perform 2D echo Doppler studies, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
Staff will support Virtua Health Policies and Procedures and the Virtua Health Mission and Vision Statement.
Position Responsibilities:
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Completes 2D echo Doppler studies, edits in digital system, and processes for physician interpretation.
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Completes stress echo and dobutamine stress echo studies, edits in digital system, and processes for physician interpretation.
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Completes transesophageal echocardiograms with the cardiologist, edits and processes for physician interpretation.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum of 1 year of echocardiography experience.
Knowledge of Stress Echocardiography and Transesophageal Echocardiography procedures.
Required Education:
Graduate of accredited echocardiography program.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Echo techs must be credentialed through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of hire.
Pediatric Echocardiography requires RDCS Pediatric credential or approval by interpreting pediatric cardiologists.
BLS Certification
Hourly Rate: $38.33 - $59.58
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
Job ID: R1064695
Type: Part Time
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Standard Hours: 18.75
Shift: 1st Shift
Summary:
Under the direction of the department Director and the Medical Director, Section of Cardiology, the Echocardiographer will perform high quality ultrasound images of the heart as outlined by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories and departmental policies and procedures.
Staff will perform 2D echo Doppler studies, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
Staff will support Virtua Health Policies and Procedures and the Virtua Health Mission and Vision Statement.
Position Responsibilities:
-
Completes 2D echo Doppler studies, edits in digital system, and processes for physician interpretation.
-
Completes stress echo and dobutamine stress echo studies, edits in digital system, and processes for physician interpretation.
-
Completes transesophageal echocardiograms with the cardiologist, edits and processes for physician interpretation.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum of 1 year of echocardiography experience.
Knowledge of Stress Echocardiography and Transesophageal Echocardiography procedures.
Required Education:
Graduate of accredited echocardiography program.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Echo techs must be credentialed through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of hire.
Pediatric Echocardiography requires RDCS Pediatric credential or approval by interpreting pediatric cardiologists.
BLS Certification
Hourly Rate: $38.33 - $59.58
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT 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 visa 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.
Echocardiographer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.