Echocardiography Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Echocardiography technicians operate ultrasound equipment to image the heart and assess cardiac function. Most positions require H-1B visa sponsorship, as this role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring specialized medical training in cardiac sonography. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We are seeking a Echocardiography Technician II! Our Echo Tech II uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to specified patient population.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Perform Echocardiogram, carotid and peripheral vascular studies, use non-invasive procedure, to examine heart valves, chambers, and blood vessels to produce images.
- Evaluate the various valves and chambers of the heart and makes appropriate measurements.
- Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography.
- Obtain patient history, explains procedure to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening.
- Determine appropriate methodology and techniques to use: arrange immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
- Recognize potentially serious conditions (e.g., pericardial effusion, intracardiac tumor, thrombi, etc) and brings it to the attention of the physician.
- Maintain echocardiography and other equipment in efficient operating order; may perform minor preventative maintenance; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
- Maintain inventory control, storage, and routing of supplies.
- Other duties in department as assigned.
Your qualifications should include:
- Associated degree in Cardiovascular Ultrasound
- Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
- 2 years’ experience performing M-mode and 2-dimensional echocardiograms, as well as Doppler studies
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and/or
- Register Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular credentialing international (CCI)
- BLS CPR Card from the American Heart Association
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Echocardiography Technician II
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
We are seeking a Echocardiography Technician II! Our Echo Tech II uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment to produce images of the heart. These procedures require specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and/or therapeutic services to specified patient population.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Perform Echocardiogram, carotid and peripheral vascular studies, use non-invasive procedure, to examine heart valves, chambers, and blood vessels to produce images.
- Evaluate the various valves and chambers of the heart and makes appropriate measurements.
- Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography.
- Obtain patient history, explains procedure to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening.
- Determine appropriate methodology and techniques to use: arrange immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
- Recognize potentially serious conditions (e.g., pericardial effusion, intracardiac tumor, thrombi, etc) and brings it to the attention of the physician.
- Maintain echocardiography and other equipment in efficient operating order; may perform minor preventative maintenance; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
- Maintain inventory control, storage, and routing of supplies.
- Other duties in department as assigned.
Your qualifications should include:
- Associated degree in Cardiovascular Ultrasound
- Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
- 2 years’ experience performing M-mode and 2-dimensional echocardiograms, as well as Doppler studies
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and/or
- Register Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular credentialing international (CCI)
- BLS CPR Card from the American Heart Association
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Echocardiography Technician
Highlight your cardiac-specific training
Emphasize specialized echocardiography certifications like RDCS or CCI credentials. General ultrasound training isn't enough, employers need to see cardiac-specific expertise for H-1B qualification.
Target larger hospital systems first
Major medical centers and hospital networks are more likely to sponsor visas due to higher budgets and established immigration processes than smaller clinics.
Stress your degree relevance
Your bachelor's degree should clearly relate to medical imaging, cardiovascular technology, or health sciences. Document how your education directly applies to echocardiography work.
Consider pediatric echo specialization
Pediatric echocardiography requires additional specialized training and has higher demand. This niche expertise can strengthen your case for visa sponsorship with children's hospitals.
Research state licensing requirements early
Some states require specific licenses for cardiac sonographers. Understanding these requirements before applying helps you target appropriate locations and prepare necessary documentation.
Document your clinical experience hours
Quantify your hands-on echo experience with specific procedure counts and types. Employers need evidence of practical skills beyond theoretical knowledge for sponsorship justification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do echocardiography technicians qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, echocardiography technician positions typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations. The role requires specialized knowledge of cardiac anatomy, ultrasound physics, and medical imaging that comes from formal education in cardiovascular technology or related health science fields.
How to find Echocardiography Technician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Echocardiography Technician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in visa-sponsored healthcare positions. Focus on hospitals, cardiac centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities that commonly sponsor H-1B and EB-3 visas for medical technicians. Filter your search specifically for echo tech roles at healthcare systems that have demonstrated history of sponsoring international medical professionals.
What degree do I need for echo tech visa sponsorship?
You need a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular technology, health sciences, or a related field. Some employers accept associate degrees plus significant experience, but bachelor's degrees provide stronger H-1B cases. Your degree must demonstrate relevant coursework in cardiac anatomy and ultrasound technology.
Which hospitals sponsor echocardiography technicians?
Large hospital systems like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and major academic medical centers frequently sponsor echo techs. Teaching hospitals and children's hospitals with cardiac programs also commonly provide sponsorship due to specialized staffing needs and established immigration processes.
Are there alternatives to H-1B for echo technicians?
Limited alternatives exist for echocardiography technicians. The O-1 visa requires extraordinary ability, which is difficult to demonstrate in this field. TN visa status covers some medical technicians but doesn't specifically include echocardiography. Most international echo techs need H-1B sponsorship.
Do I need ARDMS certification for visa sponsorship?
While not legally required for H-1B sponsorship, ARDMS certification (RDCS credential) significantly strengthens your case. Many employers prefer or require certification, and it demonstrates specialized expertise that supports the specialty occupation requirement. CCI certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International is also valuable.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Echocardiography Technician 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.