Green Card Surgical Technologist Jobs
Surgical Technologist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-3 skilled worker category, with some candidates qualifying under EB-2 if they hold an advanced degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring your I-140, putting you on the path to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
Prepares, organizes and monitors the sterile field environment under the direction of a surgeon and a registered nurse for assigned surgical cases/deliveries. Provides assistance to the surgeon/physician and registered nurse as directed. Estimated pay range for this position is $27.50 - $33.69 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
Degrees:
- High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program Preferred.
- AST Certification (preferred) or minimum of 1 year (preferred) of extensive experience in the surgical setting as a surgical technologist.
Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year
EOE, including disability/vets
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
Prepares, organizes and monitors the sterile field environment under the direction of a surgeon and a registered nurse for assigned surgical cases/deliveries. Provides assistance to the surgeon/physician and registered nurse as directed. Estimated pay range for this position is $27.50 - $33.69 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications
Degrees:
- High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support.
Additional Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program Preferred.
- AST Certification (preferred) or minimum of 1 year (preferred) of extensive experience in the surgical setting as a surgical technologist.
Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year
EOE, including disability/vets
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Surgical Technologist
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign surgical technology diploma or certification to be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service. Get this done before applying, since employers need documented equivalency to U.S. standards when filing with DOL.
Target hospital systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for allied health roles. Focus your search on employers in states with documented surgical technologist shortages, where the recruitment steps DOL requires are easier for employers to satisfy.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter surgical technologist openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process cuts months off your timeline compared to educating a first-time sponsor.
Confirm EB-2 or EB-3 classification with your employer early
Most surgical technologist roles fall under EB-3, but if you hold a master's degree in a related health science, ask whether the employer will support an EB-2 petition. The classification affects your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your job offer
Before accepting an offer, look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least that wage level throughout the PERM process, so confirming this upfront prevents complications during DOL review.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility at the offer stage
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status immediately rather than waiting. Clarifying this with your employer's immigration counsel at the offer stage lets you plan your timeline and any travel restrictions accurately.
Green Card Surgical Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do surgical technologist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most surgical technologist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role generally requires a two-year associate degree or accredited surgical technology program rather than a bachelor's or advanced degree. If you hold a master's degree in a related health science field, your employer may be able to support an EB-2 petition instead, which can affect your priority date depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for surgical technologists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3, and surgical technologist roles do not need to meet the specialty occupation threshold. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six months to over a year before USCIS even reviews your I-140 petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from a surgical technologist applicant?
PERM is primarily an employer-driven process. Your employer must advertise the role, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and certify the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage standards. Your role is to provide your credentials, a foreign diploma evaluation if applicable, and proof of your qualifications. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL on your behalf.
How can I find surgical technologist employers who are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search surgical technologist openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Starting with employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles saves significant time, since those employers understand the process and have immigration infrastructure in place rather than approaching sponsorship for the first time.
Can I switch jobs after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is issued?
Yes, under AC21 portability, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change employers or job titles as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational category. Surgical technology roles within the same SOC classification generally satisfy this requirement, but you should confirm with an immigration attorney before making any move.