Green Card Registered Radiologic Technologist Jobs
Registered Radiologic Technologist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled-worker sponsorship and, for candidates with an advanced degree or specialized credentials, EB-2. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth, but the path leads to a green card rather than a temporary visa.
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Department:
02190 WFBMG University Group Practice: Greensboro Northline
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Variable
Pay Range:
$26.55 - $39.85
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Location: Oak Ridge, NC
- Shift Schedule: PRN - As Needed
YOU’LL NEED:
- Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology
- Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. BLS required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
- Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
- Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
- Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
- Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
- Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
- Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities to include performing examinations and associated clerical duties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Registered Radiologic Technologist
Verify your ARRT credential before applying
PERM applications for radiologic technologist roles typically require ARRT certification as a minimum qualification. Confirm your credential is current and recognized in the state where the job is located before targeting sponsoring employers.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file PERM petitions far more regularly than outpatient clinics or private practices. Filter your job search to these employer types, as they have established HR processes for employment-based green card sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have sponsored radiologic technologists for green cards. Filtering by PERM filing history saves you from applying to facilities that have never navigated the DOL labor certification process for this role.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check any offer against the OFLC Wage Search before accepting, so you know whether the employer's offered wage meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for PERM certification.
Ask employers about their PERM timeline upfront
Radiologic technologist roles typically qualify under EB-3, which means your wait for a green card depends heavily on your country of birth. Clarify with the employer when they plan to file PERM and I-140, and whether they will concurrently file I-485 once your priority date is current.
Gather your foreign credential evaluation early
If you trained outside the United States, PERM requires documented evidence that your foreign radiology degree is equivalent to U.S. standards. Obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before the employer initiates the DOL audit process, not after.
Green Card Registered Radiologic Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Registered Radiologic Technologist jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most radiologic technologist roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires a minimum of two years of training or experience. If you hold a master's degree or higher in radiologic sciences or a related field, your employer may be able to structure the position as EB-2. The qualifying tier depends on how the employer drafts the job requirements in the PERM labor certification.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization. There is no annual lottery and no two-year or six-year cap tied to the green card itself. The PERM process requires the employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, which adds time compared to H-1B visa, but the outcome is lawful permanent resident status rather than a visa that must be renewed.
How long does the green card process typically take for a radiologic technologist role?
The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six to eighteen months at DOL, depending on whether the application is audited. After PERM approval, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Wait time for a visa number then depends on your country of birth and the EB-3 priority date in the monthly Visa Bulletin. Applicants born in countries with backlogged EB-3 queues should factor in additional years before adjustment of status is available.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a radiologic technologist position?
Search Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and healthcare systems with documented green card sponsorship history for radiologic technologist roles. Targeting employers who have already completed the PERM process for this job title reduces the risk of delays caused by employers unfamiliar with DOL labor certification requirements.
Does holding an H-1B while pursuing PERM sponsorship affect my radiologic technologist green card case?
Radiologic technologist roles are not classified as specialty occupations under USCIS standards in most cases, which means many candidates in this field cannot use H-1B as a bridge visa while PERM is pending. If you are currently on a different nonimmigrant status, confirm with the sponsoring employer how they plan to maintain your work authorization during the PERM and I-140 stages before accepting the offer.