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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Optum NY, is seeking a Echocardiographer to join our team in Bayshore, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is a per-diem position with potential to become full-time. Typical hours vary Monday-Friday 9am-6pm based on business needs. This position will work in both the Lake Success, NY location as well as Bayshore, NY.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
- Obtain prior authorizations for studies
- Documents all readings, measurements, and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
- Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
- Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
- Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
- Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Pediatric Echocardiography
- Experience with prior authorizations for studies
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum NY, is seeking a Echocardiographer to join our team in Bayshore, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is a per-diem position with potential to become full-time. Typical hours vary Monday-Friday 9am-6pm based on business needs. This position will work in both the Lake Success, NY location as well as Bayshore, NY.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Echocardiograms/Ultrasounds of the heart following standard procedures
- Obtain prior authorizations for studies
- Documents all readings, measurements, and technical information appropriately into the electronic medical record system
- Dispenses Echocardiogram reports to the assigned Physician for reading and interpretation
- Ensures the highest quality of patient care while performing the study, ensures ICAEL requirements and standards are met
- Performs Patient Education following standard procedures
- Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
- Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited and licensed school of Echocardiography
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certification or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification or ARDMS Certification
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Pediatric Echocardiography
- Experience with prior authorizations for studies
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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.