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Full time
Shift:
Third Shift (Nights – Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
- Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
- Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required
- Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or
- Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required
What you will do
- Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
- Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
- Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
- Researches and sets up new procedures/analytical equipment. Writes, reviews and edits laboratory documents in the document management system.
- Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
- As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required. Prepares lectures and study material for clinical interns as needed.
- Assesses competency of other technical staff on non-waived test systems as directed by lab leadership, in accordance with federal rules under CLIA.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site; No Remote
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Third Shift (Nights – Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied laboratory equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate accurate diagnoses and treatments. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical).
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLS/CLS program may be eligible. Required
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year Experience performing specimen collecting or testing. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
- Proficient in scientific principles, procedures, and protocols. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
- Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Required
- Persons licensed by a state requiring laboratory personnel licensure may be accepted. Required or
- Single discipline technologist or specialist certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology may be considered depending on the position. Required
What you will do
- Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
- Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
- Understands the theory involved in procedures and troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of the equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
- Researches and sets up new procedures/analytical equipment. Writes, reviews and edits laboratory documents in the document management system.
- Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
- As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required. Prepares lectures and study material for clinical interns as needed.
- Assesses competency of other technical staff on non-waived test systems as directed by lab leadership, in accordance with federal rules under CLIA.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site; No Remote
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
- Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Vibration: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in OR Tech
Verify your surgical credentials transfer cleanly
PERM requires your foreign surgical technology credentials to align with the DOL-defined job duties. Get your training evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency and confirm your credential maps to the O*NET profile for Surgical Technologists before applying.
Target hospital systems with active PERM history
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file PERM applications far more frequently than ambulatory surgery centers. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify facilities that have sponsored OR Techs in the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for OR Tech openings wastes time on roles that will never sponsor. Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you're only applying to employers who have already navigated PERM for this role.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific OR Tech role and geographic area. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the wage level your employer will certify.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If an EB-3 visa number is immediately available for your country of birth, you can file your I-140 petition and I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off your timeline. Confirm this option with your employer's immigration contact.
Document your OR hours before the PERM audit window
DOL can audit PERM applications for up to five years after filing. Keep contemporaneous records of your scrub hours, specialty rotations, and any certifications like CST so your employer can respond to an audit without delay.
Green Card OR Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers OR Tech roles?
Most OR Tech positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals in roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Candidates holding a relevant advanced degree may qualify under EB-2. In both cases, employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting an I-140 petition to USCIS, beginning the permanent residency process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for OR Techs?
H-1B visa requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which can be difficult to establish for OR Tech positions that don't uniformly require a bachelor's degree. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and no cap concerns for most countries, though processing takes longer. The end result is permanent residency rather than temporary status requiring renewal.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for OR Techs?
PERM labor certification currently takes several months to over a year depending on whether DOL audits the application. After PERM approval, I-140 adjudication adds additional time. If your country of birth has no visa backlog in EB-3, you can file I-485 concurrently with I-140. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly, as priority dates move and affect your timeline.
Where can I find OR Tech jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters OR Tech roles by employer green card sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through hundreds of postings that have no PERM track record. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't sponsor.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card if I'm currently on OPT or H-1B?
Yes. Employers can begin PERM labor certification while you're working in the U.S. on any valid status, including OPT or H-1B. Your current visa status doesn't affect PERM eligibility. If you're on H-1B and your I-140 is approved, you may be able to extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules while your green card case is pending.