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Pathology Technician roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and advanced-degree candidates may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers in hospital systems, reference labs, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign professionals. Understanding how PERM documentation requirements align with clinical credentialing strengthens your sponsorship candidacy significantly.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin the team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This daylight shift position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus rotating weekend coverage at UPMC Presbyterian (on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across UPMC’s urban campuses, including UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
Documents to Upload at Time of Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name
Responsibilities:
- Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
- Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
- Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
- File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
- Maintain record logs for the equipment.
- Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.
- Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
- Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
- Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
- Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
- Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
- Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.
This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Join the team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Surgical Pathology Technician and play a vital, hands-on role in supporting patient care behind the scenes. This daylight shift position runs Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts starting between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and ending between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., plus rotating weekend coverage at UPMC Presbyterian (on-site Saturdays and on-call Sundays) with no holiday requirement. Coverage rotates across UPMC’s urban campuses, including UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy.
In this unique role, you’ll work closely with pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the anatomic pathology lab and autopsy suite—performing OR specimen pick-ups, managing cases in the laboratory information system, transferring and preparing tissue/biopsy specimens, and assisting with adult autopsies. Responsibilities also include diener coverage, supporting autopsy procedures, coordinating with funeral homes and decedents’ families, maintaining the morgue, and helping train pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students. You’ll join a collaborative team of 10 Surgical Pathology Technicians in a supportive department culture ideal for compassionate individuals who are eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a non-patient-facing clinical environment.
Documents to Upload at Time of Application
- Resume
- Transcripts
Non-editable official/unofficial transcripts including university name & student name
Responsibilities:
- Examine and prepare surgical biopsy specimens for microscopic evaluation by providing gross description of each case as defined by the Surgical Pathology Manual while maintaining accurate records of all activities.
- Consistently provide an accurate gross description of surgical specimens as recorded in case report for pathologist.
- Perform additional special specimen handling radiography, photography, special fixation, etc.
- File and retrieve surgical and autopsy materials and maintain accurate records of all such activities.
- Maintain record logs for the equipment.
- Replenish supplies for physicians' offices.
- Ensure proper operation, repair and replacement, and preventative maintenance of area equipment and tools.
- Verify complete and accurate patient identification on specimen requisition and container and reject specimens with conflicting/inadequate patient identifiers.
- Correlate patient history with specimen type and consult admitting clinician with conflicts.
- Utilize voice recognition software during documentation of specimen gross appearance.
- Receive, sort, and verify patient identifiers as cases are accessioned with bar coded labels.
- Perform proper handling, storage and disposition of all surgical and autopsy tissue while adhering to the regulatory and compliance standards regarding biohazard and safety.
- Document discrepancy and resolution in APLIS.
- Perform clerical/computer entry functions including ordering departmental supplies and maintaining adequate stock.
- Attend in-services, lectures, and training classes, as required.
- Receive and accession specimens in LIS.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a laboratory science AND 2 years of hospital laboratory experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related health sciences required AND 1 year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information system experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers as well as co-workers both by telephone and in-person.
This position requires regular movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, and lifting materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pathology Technician
Verify your credentials meet PERM documentation standards
PERM requires your foreign pathology credentials to be evaluated by a NACES-approved service before the employer files. Get a degree equivalency report that maps your training to a U.S. associate or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science.
Target labs with active PERM filing histories
Hospital-based reference labs, academic medical centers, and regional health systems file PERM applications far more consistently than small independent labs. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for recent Pathology Technician filings to identify employers already familiar with the process.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pathology Technician openings by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to labs that have never navigated PERM. Sponsorship history is the strongest early signal that an employer will see the process through.
Confirm your role classification before the offer stage
PERM filings for Pathology Technicians typically use SOC code 29-2011. Verify with the hiring manager or HR that the posted role matches that classification, since a misclassified title can derail the prevailing-wage determination and delay certification.
Check prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
The PERM prevailing wage is determined by DOL before your employer advertises the position. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your job zone and location, so your offer letter salary won't fall below the certified threshold and trigger a denial.
Request that your employer start PERM recruitment early
PERM requires the employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing. If you're already in the U.S. on a work visa, ask HR to begin PERM advertising before your current status expires, since the recruitment window alone can take three to six months.
Green Card Pathology Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pathology Technician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Pathology Technician positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals. If the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher and the candidate holds an advanced degree in a relevant clinical science field, the employer may sponsor at the EB-2 level instead. The classification is determined by the actual job requirements stated in the PERM filing, not the candidate's highest degree alone.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for this role?
Unlike the H-1B visa, PERM-based green card sponsorship carries no annual lottery and results in permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most countries, and longer for nationals of India or China due to per-country priority date backlogs. The EB-3 category has no cap on petitions filed, only on visas issued annually.
How can I find Pathology Technician jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Pathology Technician openings filtered by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. Many labs do not advertise PERM willingness in job postings, so searching by filing history is more reliable than relying on the job description. Hospital systems and academic medical centers tend to have dedicated immigration support teams that make the process more predictable.
Does my foreign pathology training count toward PERM eligibility?
Yes, but your foreign credentials must be formally evaluated before PERM can proceed. DOL requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service that maps your degree to its U.S. equivalent. If your training was outside the United States, get this evaluation early, since it affects how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description and the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL apply.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, using AC21 portability, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Pathology Technicians, that generally means staying within clinical laboratory or pathology support roles. Changing employers before I-140 approval restarts the PERM process entirely, so timing matters if you're weighing a new offer.