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MRI Technologist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship and, for candidates with an advanced degree or specialized credentials, EB-2 sponsorship. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring you for a green card, making direct job applications with sponsorship-ready hospitals and imaging centers your first move.
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Get Access To All JobsPenn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Varied Hours evenings and occasional weekends
Recruiter Contact: Kiara M. Cruz Morales at kcruzmorales@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) and registered or registry eligible in MRI.
- AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Hours: Varied Hours evenings and occasional weekends
Recruiter Contact: Kiara M. Cruz Morales at kcruzmorales@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) and registered or registry eligible in MRI.
- AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in MRI Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your radiology or MRI training came from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS and PERM filings both require documentation that your foreign degree or diploma is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in radiologic technology.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify
Facilities enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to employ foreign nationals legally. For MRI roles, large academic medical centers and multi-site imaging networks file PERM most consistently because their HR teams handle immigration sponsorship routinely.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by MRI Technologist roles where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL PERM filing data by job title and location, so you're applying to employers who have sponsored this exact role before.
Confirm ARRT certification before PERM begins
Most U.S. hospitals require ARRT certification as a minimum hiring condition. If your employer lists ARRT in the PERM job requirements, you must hold it before the DOL application is filed, not after an offer is extended.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 filing
Once PERM is certified, your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS. For nationals from countries without a visa backlog, concurrent I-485 filing may be available, which significantly shortens the time to permanent residency.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for MRI Technologist in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you accept an offer or your employer submits the LCA.
Green Card MRI Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MRI Technologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most MRI Technologist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a two-year associate degree or a bachelor's in radiologic technology. If you hold an advanced degree and your employer documents that the position requires one, EB-2 sponsorship may apply. Your employer's legal counsel determines the category based on the specific job requirements filed in the PERM application.
How is green card sponsorship through PERM different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and most countries outside India and China face no significant visa backlog at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 and adjustment of status stages begin, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an MRI Technologist employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position, documenting responses, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with the DOL. The job description filed must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of your position, including any state licensure or ARRT certification the employer genuinely requires.
Where can I find MRI Technologist jobs where employers are already sponsoring green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search by job title and filter for employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history drawn from DOL PERM filing data. This means you can identify hospitals and imaging centers that have previously sponsored MRI Technologist roles rather than applying broadly and asking each employer about their willingness to sponsor.
Do I need ARRT certification to qualify for PERM-sponsored MRI Technologist positions?
ARRT certification is required by most U.S. employers for MRI Technologist roles, and if it appears in the PERM job requirements, USCIS and DOL expect you to hold it at the time of filing. If you trained abroad, you'll also need to confirm your credentials are evaluated as equivalent to U.S. standards before your employer initiates the PERM process, since corrections after filing can delay or invalidate the application.