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Operating Room Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing. Surgical tech positions at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers regularly sponsor foreign candidates, making this a viable path to permanent U.S. residency.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.
- Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the hospital provides advanced specialty care across cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, and more.
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2023–2025) by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% nationwide for consistent performance. It also earned Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ (2023–2025) and the Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023–2025).
- The hospital features a 25-bed Acute Psychiatric Care Unit, providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults ages 18 and older, and is the only hospital within the health system to receive a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating.
- Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital as a High Performer (Top 10%) in Adult Specialty rankings for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics (2025–2026), based on reputation, patient outcomes, safety, and structural measures.
Your health. Our mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
BSN preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
2-years of previous OR experience highly preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
Department: HFPSH Surgery
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care.
Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team.
Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.
Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
HOSPITAL OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Community-Focused.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a comprehensive acute care and teaching hospital dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. As part of Henry Ford Health, the hospital integrates advanced clinical services with medical education, research, and community engagement to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of the Metro Detroit community.
- Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, the hospital provides advanced specialty care across cardiovascular services, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, and more.
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital was named among America’s 50 Best Hospitals™ (2023–2025) by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% nationwide for consistent performance. It also earned Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ (2023–2025) and the Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023–2025).
- The hospital features a 25-bed Acute Psychiatric Care Unit, providing comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults ages 18 and older, and is the only hospital within the health system to receive a 4-Star CMS Quality Rating.
- Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized the hospital as a High Performer (Top 10%) in Adult Specialty rankings for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics (2025–2026), based on reputation, patient outcomes, safety, and structural measures.
Your health. Our mission.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
BSN preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
2-years of previous OR experience highly preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
Health care provider certification (BCLS).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
Department: HFPSH Surgery
Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
Shift: Day Job
* Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operating Room Technician
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
PERM requires your foreign surgical tech credentials to map to U.S. requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency confirming your training aligns with the Certified Surgical Technologist standard employers list in their PERM job descriptions.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing histories
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file PERM applications far more consistently than independent surgical centers. Search DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify which employers have sponsored Operating Room Technician roles in the past three years.
Find green card sponsoring OR jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Operating Room Technician listings specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never run a PERM. Use it to identify facilities actively sponsoring surgical tech roles in your target state.
Confirm the PERM job description matches your actual duties
USCIS and DOL hold employers to the exact duties listed in the approved PERM application. Before accepting an offer, compare the posted job requirements to your current skill set, because any material mismatch can jeopardize your I-140 petition later.
Ask employers about EB-3 versus EB-2 designation upfront
Most OR Tech roles fall under EB-3 as skilled worker positions. If your employer classifies the role incorrectly, it can delay your priority date or trigger an audit. Clarify the intended preference category with the hiring manager before the PERM process begins.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate compliant offers
DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor, and ensure the written offer letter reflects a wage that will clear PERM certification.
Green Card Operating Room Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operating Room Technician roles commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. OR Tech positions typically meet EB-3 skilled worker criteria because they require at least two years of specialized training or work experience. Hospital systems and surgical centers routinely sponsor foreign candidates through PERM, particularly in markets facing surgical tech shortages. The role's specialized nature and training requirements support a strong PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for OR Technicians?
H-1B visas are temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and require a bachelor's degree in a specialty field, which most OR Tech roles don't meet. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency, and fits the skilled worker category that surgical tech positions qualify under. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years.
Where can I find OR Technician jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including Operating Room Technician and surgical tech roles. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship intent is unclear, Migrate Mate focuses your search on employers who have actually filed PERM applications for comparable positions.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for an OR Technician applicant?
Before DOL approves a PERM application, your sponsoring employer must run a formal recruitment campaign documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. As a candidate, this means you shouldn't expect immediate start dates. The recruitment window, PERM adjudication, and subsequent I-140 filing typically add several months before your green card process is formally underway.
Can foreign OR Technicians with credentials from outside the U.S. qualify for EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes, provided your foreign training is evaluated as equivalent to U.S. requirements. DOL and USCIS both assess whether your education and experience meet the minimum qualifications listed in the PERM job order. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized organization, combined with documented clinical hours, typically satisfies the equivalency standard for surgical tech PERM applications.