CPT OR Tech Jobs

OR Tech CPT positions let F-1 students fulfill surgical technology or surgical assisting coursework requirements through hands-on operating room experience. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before your start date, and the work must directly integrate with your enrolled program. Clinical rotations at hospitals, ASCs, and surgical centers all qualify.

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Open Jobs11+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationKennesaw, GA
Most JobsGeosyntec Consultants, Inc.

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ExxonMobil
STEM Students Seeking Internship or Co-op Opportunities
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ExxonMobil
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STEM Students Seeking Internship or Co-op Opportunities
ExxonMobil
Spring, Texas
$50k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Cyber Security Intern or Co-op
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Cyber Security Intern or Co-op
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
$25 - $32/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Altru Health System
Inpatient Pharmacist Student (PharmD Candidate or Pharmacist Intern)
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Altru Health System
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Inpatient Pharmacist Student (PharmD Candidate or Pharmacist Intern)
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33k - $50k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Environmental Engineering or Science Intern/Co-Op
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Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
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Environmental Engineering or Science Intern/Co-Op
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Kennesaw, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Environmental Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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The New Century School
Montessori Primary Assistant Teacher (In Training or Near Certification Completion)
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The New Century School
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Montessori Primary Assistant Teacher (In Training or Near Certification Completion)
The New Century School
Baltimore, Maryland
$37k - $42k/yr
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OR Tech CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does OR Tech work qualify as CPT for a surgical technology program?

Yes, if your enrolled program includes a clinical practicum or externship requirement and the OR Tech role fulfills that requirement in the curriculum. Your DSO confirms the connection between the job duties and your coursework. A general health sciences degree may not qualify if the program doesn't specifically list surgical or perioperative clinical training as a required component.

Can I do CPT at an ambulatory surgery center instead of a hospital?

Yes. Ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient surgical facilities count the same as hospital OR departments for CPT purposes, provided your school approves the site. The key requirement is that the setting gives you the surgical assisting or scrub tech duties your program requires, not just administrative or patient transport work.

How do I find OR Tech employers who are set up to hire CPT students?

Search Migrate Mate for OR Tech openings and filter for employers with documented work authorization history. Many surgical facilities have hired F-1 students on CPT before and have HR processes in place. Facilities with no prior experience often delay onboarding because they don't know how to verify your I-20 authorization.

Does CPT for an OR Tech role count against my OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect your OPT eligibility at all. Full-time CPT, 20 or more hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most structured surgical rotations are scheduled as part-time or semester-length, so verify your weekly hours with your DSO before accepting full-time placement terms.

What documents does an OR Tech employer need to complete my I-9 on CPT?

You'll present your valid passport, your F-1 visa, your current I-20 with CPT authorization listed for that specific employer, and your I-94 arrival record. The employer completes Section 2 of the I-9 using these documents. If your CPT end date falls before your rotation ends, you need a CPT extension on your I-20 before that date, not after.