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Echocardiographers qualify for H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship as diagnostic medical sonographers, a specialty occupation requiring specialized training. Most positions require completion of an accredited echocardiography program and registry credentials like RDCS from CCI or RCS from ARDMS. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Department: Pediatric Cardiology
Job Title: Echocardiographer
Position #: 00854082 – Requisition #: 41514
Job Summary:
Pediatric Cardiologist with sub-specialization in the performance and interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interprets diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in the inpatient and outpatient setting on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. Capable of performing transthoracic echocardiograms on patients with complex congenital heart disease.
- Performs and provides in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease.
- Train and mentor pediatric categorical cardiology fellows, as well as pediatric advanced cardiac imaging 4th year fellows.
- Help to train and mentor pediatric cardiac sonographers.
- Outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus and possibly network of care.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterizations every year since 2017. Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Assistant Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
Associate Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- At least 5 years of experience.
Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- At least 10 years of experience.
Condition of Employment:
- Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
- Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
- For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of at least one additional year of training in non-invasive cardiac imaging/echocardiography.
- Ability to perform and provide in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease.
- At least a cursory understanding and comfort with performing 3D transesophageal echocardiography for the purposes of providing imaging guidance of procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (e.g., transcatheter ASD closure, VSD closure, atrial septostomy, etc).
- Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge of congenital heart disease anatomy, physiology, and clinical implications.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a large team, including echocardiographers, sonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and critical care physicians.
- Desire to progress the clinical practice of pediatric cardiology and/or echocardiography through clinical investigation and research.
- Ability to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and sonographers the essentials of pediatric cardiology and echocardiography.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume.
- Five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Derek Young, DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 12/15/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
- Assistant Professor: $240,000 to $254,886
- Associate Professor: $293,814 to $314,752
- Professor: $364,300 to $402,171
The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Derek Young
Posting Contact Email: DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU
Position Number: 00854082
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Pediatric Cardiology
Job Title: Echocardiographer
Position #: 00854082 – Requisition #: 41514
Job Summary:
Pediatric Cardiologist with sub-specialization in the performance and interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interprets diagnostic transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in the inpatient and outpatient setting on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease. Capable of performing transthoracic echocardiograms on patients with complex congenital heart disease.
- Performs and provides in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease.
- Train and mentor pediatric categorical cardiology fellows, as well as pediatric advanced cardiac imaging 4th year fellows.
- Help to train and mentor pediatric cardiac sonographers.
- Outpatient cardiology clinic at the Anschutz campus and possibly network of care.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
As the largest pediatric heart program in the region, we have performed more than 675 heart surgeries and about 1,000 heart catheterizations every year since 2017. Our highly specialized pediatric heart surgeons and interventional cardiologists take on the most complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) and childhood heart conditions and achieve some of the best results in the nation. The Society of Thoracic Surgery requires a hospital to perform at least 250 heart surgeries per year to be considered a high-volume center. By far exceeding this, we gain more experience, which leads to better outcomes. The Heart Institute has 80 plus faculty members and continues to grow annually.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Assistant Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
Associate Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- At least 5 years of experience.
Professor:
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
- At least 10 years of experience.
Condition of Employment:
- Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
- Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.
- For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of at least one additional year of training in non-invasive cardiac imaging/echocardiography.
- Ability to perform and provide in-the-moment interpretations on diagnostic transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) in the operating room, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology room settings on hearts with normal anatomy and complex congenital heart disease.
- At least a cursory understanding and comfort with performing 3D transesophageal echocardiography for the purposes of providing imaging guidance of procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory (e.g., transcatheter ASD closure, VSD closure, atrial septostomy, etc).
- Evaluate and manage general cardiology patients in the outpatient clinic.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Deep knowledge of congenital heart disease anatomy, physiology, and clinical implications.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a large team, including echocardiographers, sonographers, cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and critical care physicians.
- Desire to progress the clinical practice of pediatric cardiology and/or echocardiography through clinical investigation and research.
- Ability to teach medical students, residents, fellows, and sonographers the essentials of pediatric cardiology and echocardiography.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume.
- Five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Derek Young, DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 12/15/2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
- Assistant Professor: $240,000 to $254,886
- Associate Professor: $293,814 to $314,752
- Professor: $364,300 to $402,171
The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20980 - SOM-PEDS Cardiology-GenOps
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Derek Young
Posting Contact Email: DEREK.YOUNG@UCDENVER.EDU
Position Number: 00854082
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Echocardiographer Jobs
Target hospitals and cardiac specialty centers
Large hospital systems and cardiovascular centers sponsor more frequently than outpatient clinics. Academic medical centers often have established visa processes for healthcare professionals.
Emphasize your specialized cardiac imaging credentials
RDCS, RCS, or equivalent credentials demonstrate the specialized knowledge required for H-1B approval. Include specific modalities like transesophageal or stress echocardiography in applications.
Consider rural and underserved locations
Rural hospitals and critical access facilities often struggle to fill echocardiographer positions, making them more willing to sponsor visas and potentially qualify for expedited processing.
Leverage multi-modality skills for stronger applications
Cross-training in cardiac catheterization lab procedures, vascular ultrasound, or nuclear cardiology makes you more valuable and strengthens the specialty occupation argument for visa petitions.
Apply through healthcare recruiting firms
Specialized medical recruiting agencies often have relationships with hospitals that regularly sponsor international candidates and understand the visa process for healthcare professionals.
Time applications around staffing cycles
Hospitals typically hire for cardiac imaging positions in spring and fall to align with budget cycles. Apply 4-6 months before preferred start dates to allow processing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree requirements apply for echocardiographer visa sponsorship?
Most H-1B visa petitions for echocardiographers require completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program plus specialized cardiac training. A four-year bachelor's degree isn't always required if you have the equivalent combination of specialized medical imaging education and cardiac sonography credentials like RDCS or RCS certification.
Do echocardiographers have good H-1B approval rates?
Echocardiographers typically see strong H-1B approval rates because diagnostic medical sonography is well-established as a specialty occupation requiring specialized knowledge. The combination of medical imaging education and cardiac-specific training clearly demonstrates the specialized nature of the role, which USCIS recognizes in most properly documented petitions.
Can international echocardiography credentials transfer for visa applications?
International cardiac sonography training can support visa petitions, but you'll typically need credential evaluation and may require additional certification through ARDMS or CCI. Some employers prefer candidates who complete bridging programs in the U.S. to ensure familiarity with American cardiac imaging protocols and equipment standards.
What happens if I want to change employers on an H-1B as an echocardiographer?
You can change employers through H-1B portability, but the new employer must file a fresh petition. Start the process early since cardiac imaging positions often have specific scheduling requirements. You can begin work once the new petition is properly filed, assuming your current status remains valid.
Are there alternatives to H-1B for echocardiographer positions?
Consider the O-1 visa if you have extraordinary achievements in cardiac imaging, such as research publications or specialized expertise in advanced modalities. TN visa status works for Canadian and Mexican citizens. Some positions at teaching hospitals might qualify for J-1 visa programs, though these typically require return home requirements.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Echocardiographer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
How to find Echocardiographer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Echocardiographer positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, cardiac centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities that commonly sponsor H-1B, EB-2, or EB-3 visas for specialized medical technologists. These healthcare organizations frequently need qualified echocardiographers and are experienced with the visa sponsorship process for international candidates.