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Radiologic Technologist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and some senior or specialized imaging positions meet EB-2 advanced-degree criteria. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, making this a permanent residency pathway rather than a temporary work authorization.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Performs radiographic procedures through the application of ionizing radiation to produce images for radiologic diagnosis. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Performs radiographic procedures and critiques radiograph to ensure high quality images.
- Applies the principles of radiation safety during the process of acquiring radiographic images.
- Facilitates and coordinates imaging support in the operating room, patient care units, and clinics.
- Assesses patient vital signs and conditions when indicated during procedures.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and service entity.
- May assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new employees or students on department workflow, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares, cleans, and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proficiency in department exam protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency with all imaging acquisition devices.
- Ability to perform all essential functions as listed above.
- Demonstrated effective and appropriate communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and providers.
- Ability to select proper radiograph exposure factors and make the appropriate changes when necessary to ensure quality images.
- Ability to prioritize patient workload and be flexible to meet the needs of the patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all radiographic positioning and procedures.
- Ability to obtain imaging on patients of varying ages and abilities.
Qualifications
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist R.T. (R) (ARRT).
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, Pulling and/or Pushing, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 84959
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 12C DIAGNOSTIC RAD
Category Radiology/Imaging
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Verify your ARRT credentials transfer cleanly
State licensure and ARRT certification are prerequisites most sponsoring employers list on their PERM job posting. Confirm your credentials are accepted in the state where the role is located before applying, since PERM is tied to that specific worksite.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks and imaging center chains file PERM applications regularly and have in-house immigration counsel familiar with the radiologic technologist job category. Smaller outpatient clinics rarely navigate the sponsorship process and may withdraw offers once they see the timeline.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Radiologic Technologist openings by employers with active EB-3 sponsorship history. That filters out roles where sponsorship is offered in theory but rarely executed, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know whether an offer meets the minimum PERM threshold before the labor certification is filed.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. Confirming the employer's immigration counsel is set up to file concurrently can shorten your total green card timeline by several months.
Prepare your credential evaluation before the PERM posting
PERM requires the employer to post a job description with minimum requirements your credentials must meet. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation completed in advance so USCIS can confirm equivalency when the I-140 petition is reviewed.
Green Card Radiologic Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Radiologic Technologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Radiologic Technologist positions are sponsored under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since the standard requirement is an associate degree plus ARRT certification. EB-2 is possible if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and the employer can document that requirement. Discuss the classification with the employer's immigration counsel before the PERM job description is drafted.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
The H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree minimum, faces an annual cap with a lottery, and provides only temporary status. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency, and covers skilled worker roles like Radiologic Technologist that may not meet H-1B specialty occupation standards. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
Can I find Radiologic Technologist jobs where employers have already committed to EB-3 sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search Radiologic Technologist openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-approaching recruiters who have never navigated PERM. Focusing your search this way avoids the common situation where an employer agrees to sponsor in principle but stalls once the legal costs and timeline become clear.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is abandoned and the new employer must restart the process. If your I-140 is approved and you have a priority date with at least 180 days of I-485 pending, AC21 portability may let you move to a similar role without losing your place in the queue. Confirm the new position's SOC code matches closely enough before resigning.
Do I need to be currently working in the U.S. for an employer to start PERM sponsorship?
No. PERM sponsorship can begin while you're outside the U.S., though the process is the same. The employer files the labor certification regardless of your location. If you're abroad when the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you complete the process through consular processing rather than adjustment of status, but the green card outcome is identical.