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Lab Manager jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience level, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status.
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INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
SHIFT:
Days
LOCATION:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Cardiac Cath Lab Manager plays a vital role in providing leadership and strategic direction for the development and operations of the SRHS Cardiac Cath Labs. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with the Nurse Management Team and various disciplines within the healthcare organization. Reporting to the Director of Cardiovascular Services, the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Cath Labs while also helping to develop and implement policies, procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.
By providing leadership, strategic direction, and fostering collaborative relationships, the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager contributes to the delivery of high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. He/She will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating procedures and personnel to meet physician and patient needs while ensuring compliance with SRHS institutional goals and patient care standards, including those set by regulatory bodies such as DNV. He/She will set the tone for patient surroundings, influence the efficiency and safety of procedures, and participate in the observation and care of patients during catheterization.
He/She will help develop the annual business plan, create budgets, set goals, and manage resources to achieve business objectives. He/She will help ensure quality metrics are on track and drive continuous improvement. The Cardiac Cath Lab Manager will serve as a liaison with physicians to ensure alignment and achievement of expected outcomes within the Cardiac Cath Lab service line. He/She will develop interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities to enhance the quality and efficiency of services provided within the Cardiac Cath Labs.
The Cardiac Cath Lab Manager serves as a role model within the department, demonstrating a commitment to handling all matters involving self and others in a professional and impartial manner.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master of Science in Nursing preferred.
LICENSE:
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer and must maintain ACLS.
Experience:
Five (5) years of critical care and/or Cath lab nursing experience required. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Cardiovascular Services
SUPERVISES:
All Cardiac Cath Lab personnel and others that may be assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lab Manager
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a master's degree in a life or physical science, EB-2 is your likely pathway. A bachelor's degree with two or more years of lab management experience qualifies under EB-3. Document both clearly before approaching employers, since PERM wage levels differ by category.
Use O*NET to anchor your PERM job description
Lab Manager roles span SOC codes depending on the lab type. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific discipline so the PERM job description aligns with the standard duties list, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or denial during the recruitment test phase.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Lab Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code, job location, and experience level before salary discussions. PERM requires the offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage determination, and misalignment at the offer stage can stall the entire filing.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date may face a significant wait even after USCIS approves the I-140. Factor this into your timeline when deciding whether to pursue adjustment of status or consular processing.
Preserve your priority date if you switch employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you change to a same or similar lab management role without starting over.
Green Card Lab Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Lab Manager role?
Most Lab Manager positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles that require a bachelor's degree or at least two years of specialized experience. Your employer's PERM labor certification must specify the minimum requirements, so the category is determined before USCIS ever sees the petition.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Lab Managers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence with no employer-tied renewal cycle. PERM adds a step H-1B does not have: a DOL-supervised recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. Per-country annual limits also mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years after I-140 approval before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Lab Manager role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices, before filing the PERM application. For professional roles like Lab Manager, at least three additional recruitment steps are typically required. DOL then reviews whether any U.S. applicants were qualified and rejected without valid reason. The process usually runs several months before the PERM application is submitted.
How do I find Lab Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on organizations already experienced with PERM and I-140 filings rather than spending time educating employers about the process or discovering late in negotiations that they won't sponsor.
Can I change employers after my Lab Manager green card case is filed?
Two distinct rules apply depending on where you are in the process. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar lab management role at a new employer without restarting. Separately, once the original I-140 is approved, your priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition even if the I-485 isn't yet filed.