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Get Access To All JobsWork Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269508
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUHS CLINICAL LABS
Date: Apr 30, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Clinical Technician III with Offsite Labs, floating between the 15 different locations. Monday - Friday, working an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7: 00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This position is eligible for a $2,500 commitment bonus.
General Description
Perform a variety of multi-skilled support functions including specimen collection, receipt and preparation of specimens for analysis, lead support tech; assist with workflow coordination in area; teach and perform routine clerical and technical processes required for the smooth operation of the laboratory unit; responsible for the delivery of supplies to correct location; serve as a liaison to internal and external customers.
Job Duties
- Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
- Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without microscope, phlebotomy, cyto preparatory, and specimen management.
- Assist with coordination of technical activities pertaining to the needs of the operational department, such as, Phlebotomy, Cytology, and Specimen Management.
- Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
- Perform a variety of routine and specialized specimen preparation procedures including, but not limited to, general laboratory specimen preparation, cytology specimen preparation, cytogenetics specimen preparation.
- Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
- Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
- Maintain inventory of supplies; reorder as required; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
- Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
- Assist in training new personnel; provide technical assistance to new employees, students as assigned.
- Make work assignments for Phlebotomy team members, review work of other employees, and assist in training new personnel.
- Maintain specimens and/or slides. Prepare reagents, dyes, etc. used in the processing of specimens.
- Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
- Participate in the development of new procedures, techniques and equipment.
- Participate in rewriting and maintaining lab procedures.
- Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks and maintaining office records.
- Lead Support Techs.
- Assist with workflow coordination in respective area.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education
High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation recommended.
Experience
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
At least 3 years experience as a Clin Tech II preferred plus achieve required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required; certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) - Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists - Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic and advanced phlebotomy and specimen processing skills
- Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/customers.
- Basic supervisory skills in technical assistance to assist other clinical techs, scheduling, workloads, development of lab procedures.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: Regular
Requisition Number: 269508
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUHS CLINICAL LABS
Date: Apr 30, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Clinical Technician III with Offsite Labs, floating between the 15 different locations. Monday - Friday, working an 8-hour shift between the hours of 7: 00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This position is eligible for a $2,500 commitment bonus.
General Description
Perform a variety of multi-skilled support functions including specimen collection, receipt and preparation of specimens for analysis, lead support tech; assist with workflow coordination in area; teach and perform routine clerical and technical processes required for the smooth operation of the laboratory unit; responsible for the delivery of supplies to correct location; serve as a liaison to internal and external customers.
Job Duties
- Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.
- Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without microscope, phlebotomy, cyto preparatory, and specimen management.
- Assist with coordination of technical activities pertaining to the needs of the operational department, such as, Phlebotomy, Cytology, and Specimen Management.
- Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
- Perform a variety of routine and specialized specimen preparation procedures including, but not limited to, general laboratory specimen preparation, cytology specimen preparation, cytogenetics specimen preparation.
- Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.
- Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.
- Maintain inventory of supplies; reorder as required; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.
- Utilize various hospital information systems and software.
- Assist in training new personnel; provide technical assistance to new employees, students as assigned.
- Make work assignments for Phlebotomy team members, review work of other employees, and assist in training new personnel.
- Maintain specimens and/or slides. Prepare reagents, dyes, etc. used in the processing of specimens.
- Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
- Participate in the development of new procedures, techniques and equipment.
- Participate in rewriting and maintaining lab procedures.
- Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks and maintaining office records.
- Lead Support Techs.
- Assist with workflow coordination in respective area.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education
High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation recommended.
Experience
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
At least 3 years experience as a Clin Tech II preferred plus achieve required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required; certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
National Healthcare Association (NHA) - Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists - Phlebotomy Technician Examination [PBT(ASCP)], International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic and advanced phlebotomy and specimen processing skills
- Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/customers.
- Basic supervisory skills in technical assistance to assist other clinical techs, scheduling, workloads, development of lab procedures.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Technician
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Foreign clinical credentials must map to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher for EB-2 eligibility. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before you target roles, so your application package is ready when an employer asks.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify hospitals and diagnostic networks that have filed labor certifications for Clinical Technician roles before. Repeat PERM filers already have legal counsel and internal HR workflows in place, which shortens your path to an offer with sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Clinical Technician jobs by green card sponsorship history directly on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed EB-3 PERM applications for this role, so you're not cold-applying to facilities that have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Clarify prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone before filing a PERM application. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm any offer covers at least Level I or Level II before you accept.
Understand that PERM restarts if your employer changes
Unlike H-1B portability under AC21, a PERM labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If you change jobs before your I-140 is approved, the entire PERM process restarts from the recruitment phase, adding 12 to 18 months to your timeline.
Document clinical scope to satisfy PERM recruitment requirements
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for your exact role. A narrowly scoped job description tied to a specific clinical modality or equipment type, supported by your O*NET occupation profile, makes that recruitment record harder to challenge.
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Find Clinical Technician JobsClinical Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Clinical Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that formally require a bachelor's degree in a clinical science field can qualify under EB-3 professional. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree and your employer can document that requirement in the job description before PERM is filed.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Clinical Technician roles?
H-1B is a temporary status with a two- to three-year initial period, subject to an annual lottery cap. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, has no annual cap at the petition level, and lets you remain in the U.S. indefinitely once approved. The tradeoff is a longer total timeline, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card for most nationalities.
How long does the PERM process take for Clinical Technician positions?
PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months from the employer's recruitment phase through DOL certification. Once certified, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which adds another six to twelve months. For nationals from countries without a priority date backlog, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin shortly after I-140 approval.
Where can I find Clinical Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Clinical Technician positions filtered by employers with documented PERM and EB-3 filing history, so you're targeting facilities that have already sponsored foreign workers in this role. This saves you from applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a facility has never navigated PERM before.
Can I change Clinical Technician employers after my PERM is filed?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is current, using a process called portability under AC21. If you change jobs before I-140 approval, the PERM certification is abandoned and your new employer must restart the full PERM process. Staying with your sponsoring employer through at least the I-140 approval stage protects the timeline you've already built.
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