Technician Jobs at WellSpan Health with Visa Sponsorship
Technician jobs at WellSpan Health span clinical and diagnostic functions throughout Pennsylvania, and the organization has a track record of sponsoring international workers in healthcare technical roles. If you need H-1B visa, TN visa, or OPT support, WellSpan's HR infrastructure is set up to handle it.
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Schedule
Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly Tuesday-Saturday Nights 10:45pm-07:15am with rotating Holidays
General Summary
Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that the work flow remains consistent and continuous, providing superior customer service.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Assembles/processes instrument sets and equipment in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic technique and IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AAMI, AORN standards.
- Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case carts and supplies according to respective pick list and/or instrument count sheet.
- Operates and maintains Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor, Steam & STERRAD sterilizers, keeping records of completed loads and its contents. Performs trouble shooting of equipment as needed.
- Inspects equipment, instruments and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions. Separates defective items from rotation and processes repair requests for defective equipment.
- Performs quality control through routine physical monitoring and cleaning to ensure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
- Performs decontamination and sterilization using sterilizers, case cart washers, and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor as assigned.
- Performs picking of supplies for surgical procedures via case cart system as assigned.
- Completes and submits appropriate productivity documentation to supervisors daily.
- Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, FDA, CDC, JCAHO, DOH) regarding fire/safety, sterilization, universal precautions and good documentation practices (GDP).
Common Expectations
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
- Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience
- 1 year in Sterile Processing operations. Preferred
Licenses
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years Required or
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 1-1/2 years Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
- Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
- Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
- Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
- Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers
About us
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
About The Team
WellSpan York Hospital Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital is embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state-of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Job Description
Schedule
Full-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly Tuesday-Saturday Nights 10:45pm-07:15am with rotating Holidays
General Summary
Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that the work flow remains consistent and continuous, providing superior customer service.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Assembles/processes instrument sets and equipment in accordance with appropriate policy using principles of aseptic technique and IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AAMI, AORN standards.
- Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrumentation, case carts and supplies according to respective pick list and/or instrument count sheet.
- Operates and maintains Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor, Steam & STERRAD sterilizers, keeping records of completed loads and its contents. Performs trouble shooting of equipment as needed.
- Inspects equipment, instruments and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions. Separates defective items from rotation and processes repair requests for defective equipment.
- Performs quality control through routine physical monitoring and cleaning to ensure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
- Performs decontamination and sterilization using sterilizers, case cart washers, and Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor as assigned.
- Performs picking of supplies for surgical procedures via case cart system as assigned.
- Completes and submits appropriate productivity documentation to supervisors daily.
- Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements (OSHA, FDA, CDC, JCAHO, DOH) regarding fire/safety, sterilization, universal precautions and good documentation practices (GDP).
Common Expectations
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion.
- Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience
- 1 year in Sterile Processing operations. Preferred
Licenses
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years Required or
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 1-1/2 years Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Excellent oral, written and computer skills.
- Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy.
- Must have developed analytical decision making abilities.
- Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds.
- Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load.
Benefits Offered
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers
About us
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
About The Team
WellSpan York Hospital Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital is embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state-of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Tips for Finding Technician Jobs at WellSpan Health
Certify Your Credentials Before Applying
Many Technician roles at WellSpan Health require state licensure or national certification before an offer can be extended. Confirm your credentials are valid in Pennsylvania and, where required, have your foreign documents evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before you submit applications.
Target Roles Matching Your Visa Category
WellSpan sponsors across multiple visa types, so align your search to roles that fit your status. TN visa holders should target positions with a clear professional category match, such as medical technologist, while F-1 OPT candidates should confirm their degree field maps to the specific technician function.
Ask About LCA Filing During Offer Negotiations
Before accepting any offer, ask the recruiter which step in the visa filing process WellSpan initiates first. For H-1B sponsorship, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS receives the I-129 petition. Knowing their internal timeline helps you plan your start date realistically.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Open Technician Roles
Searching broadly for healthcare jobs wastes time when you need confirmed sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter WellSpan Health's open Technician positions by visa type so you only apply to roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Prepare for a Credential-Heavy Interview Process
WellSpan Health's clinical hiring teams often verify licensure, certification history, and clinical competency during interviews for Technician roles. Have documentation of your training program, any externship or practicum hours, and proof of certification ready before your first interview screen.
Understand the PERM Timeline for Green Card Sponsorship
If WellSpan indicates willingness to sponsor a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, factor in that PERM labor certification through DOL can take 12 months or longer. Clarify during negotiations whether sponsorship begins at hire or after a defined period of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WellSpan Health sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, WellSpan Health sponsors H-1B visas for Technician roles. Because H-1B applies to specialty occupations, the specific technician position needs to require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Clinical and diagnostic technician roles with degree requirements in areas like medical technology, radiologic science, or health sciences commonly qualify. Confirm the degree requirement for your target role before applying.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at WellSpan Health?
You can apply directly through WellSpan Health's careers portal. For the fastest path to roles that confirm visa sponsorship upfront, browse WellSpan's open Technician positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa type so you can target roles where sponsorship is already confirmed before you invest time in the application.
Which visa types does WellSpan Health commonly use for Technician roles?
WellSpan Health sponsors a range of visa types for Technician positions, including H-1B, TN, J-1 visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Cards through EB-2 and EB-3. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree, and role. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying medical categories, while H-1B is the most common path for other nationalities.
What qualifications does WellSpan Health expect for Technician roles?
Requirements vary by technician type, but most roles expect a relevant associate's or bachelor's degree, Pennsylvania state licensure where applicable, and a national certification such as ARRT, ASCP, or equivalent. Clinical or practicum experience is standard. Foreign-educated applicants should have their credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved agency to confirm equivalency before applying.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take when joining WellSpan Health as a Technician?
Timeline depends heavily on visa type. H-1B petitions filed in the annual lottery have an October 1 start date, so planning 6 to 12 months ahead is realistic. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the port of entry in days. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 routinely takes one to two years or more from initiation to approval.