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Get Access To All JobsLocation Danville, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GMC Radiology Team
Date posted 04/16/2026
Job ID R-95245
Job Summary
$25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate. Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
- Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
- Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
- Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
- Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
- Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certification required upon hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
- Radiology: ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required upon hire.
- Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) preferred.
- Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential required upon hire.
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Danville, PA
Job Category Diagnostic Services, Radiology
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department GMC Radiology Team
Date posted 04/16/2026
Job ID R-95245
Job Summary
$25,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate. Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties
- Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
- Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
- Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
- Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
- Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
- Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
- Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
- Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
- Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
- Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
- Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
The following certification required upon hire:
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
- Radiology: ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
- Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required upon hire.
- Adult Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Echocardiography: ARDMS (AE) preferred.
- Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential required upon hire.
Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Ultrasound Technologist
Confirm your credential meets TN standards
ARDMS registration is the credential most U.S. employers and CBP officers expect for TN classification. If you hold ARRT sonography credentials instead, verify with the prospective employer that their TN support letter can document that equivalency clearly.
Target hospital systems with active TN pipelines
Large hospital networks and imaging centers file TN support letters regularly and have HR teams familiar with the process. Outpatient clinics and solo radiology practices often do not, so asking about TN experience before your first interview saves significant time.
Get your employer's support letter right the first time
The support letter must name your specific sonography specialty, confirm the degree requirement, and cite the USMCA Medical/Allied Health category. Vague letters citing only a job title are the leading reason CBP officers ask for secondary inspection.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching for TN-ready employers manually is slow and unreliable. Migrate Mate filters Ultrasound Technologist roles by employer experience with visa sponsorship, so you spend time on applications that can actually move forward rather than positions that stall at the HR stage.
Prepare modality-specific documentation before applying
Employers hiring for cardiac, vascular, or obstetric ultrasound often require modality-specific credentials beyond general sonography registration. Gathering those certificates before you apply lets you respond to employer requests within days rather than weeks.
Understand how Mexican consular processing affects your timeline
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at a port of entry like Canadians can. Your employer's support letter goes through consular processing, which adds scheduling lead time. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start date negotiation to account for appointment availability.
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Find Ultrasound Technologist JobsUltrasound Technologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Ultrasound Technologist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Ultrasound Technologists qualify under the USMCA Medical/Allied Health Professionals category. The role must require a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree or equivalent, and your employer's support letter must confirm that the position meets that standard. ARDMS or ARRT sonography registration strengthens your case significantly at the port of entry or consular interview.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Ultrasound Technologist positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no lengthy USCIS petition process for most cases. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly one-in-four selection odds and a wait of several months before work authorization begins. For Ultrasound Technologists with a qualifying credential and a U.S. job offer, TN is almost always the faster and more predictable path.
What credentials does a Canadian Ultrasound Technologist need to present at the border?
CBP officers typically expect your ARDMS or ARRT sonography credential, your degree certificate or transcripts, and your employer's TN support letter describing the role, your qualifications, and the USMCA category. Secondary inspection is more likely if any of these documents are missing or if the support letter does not specifically address the specialty occupation requirement.
How can I find Ultrasound Technologist jobs that actually offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job postings do not state whether an employer will support a TN application, which makes filtering by sponsorship willingness difficult. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on TN visa jobs and lets you search Ultrasound Technologist roles by employers who have confirmed sponsorship, so you are not spending time on applications that will stall before an offer is made.
Can a Mexican Ultrasound Technologist start work while their TN application is pending?
No. Mexican citizens must complete consular processing and receive their TN visa stamp before beginning work in the United States. Unlike Canadian citizens who can receive TN status at a port of entry and start work the same day, Mexican applicants need to factor consular appointment wait times into any start date agreement with their employer.
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