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X-Ray Technologist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to file a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. Hospitals and imaging centers actively sponsor foreign radiologic technologists, though per-country priority date backlogs mean your timeline depends on your country of birth.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Imaging | XRay | CT
Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift
Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver life-saving radiation therapy by precisely exposing targeted areas to prescribed doses, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and safety for every patient.
- Facilitate effective treatment journeys by collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists to implement and adapt personalized radiation treatment plans.
- Prioritize patient safety and comfort by expertly positioning individuals and selecting exact anatomic parameters to ensure optimal treatment delivery.
- Maintain operational excellence by adjusting and maintaining specialized equipment, including linear accelerators, to guarantee technical reliability and performance.
- Drive clinical integrity by maintaining detailed records of every therapy session and ensuring all documentation is accurately submitted to the PACS system.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Department: Imaging | XRay | CT
Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift
Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
- Deliver life-saving radiation therapy by precisely exposing targeted areas to prescribed doses, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and safety for every patient.
- Facilitate effective treatment journeys by collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists to implement and adapt personalized radiation treatment plans.
- Prioritize patient safety and comfort by expertly positioning individuals and selecting exact anatomic parameters to ensure optimal treatment delivery.
- Maintain operational excellence by adjusting and maintaining specialized equipment, including linear accelerators, to guarantee technical reliability and performance.
- Drive clinical integrity by maintaining detailed records of every therapy session and ensuring all documentation is accurately submitted to the PACS system.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging credentialed from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in X-Ray Technologist
Verify your credentials before applying
ARRT certification or state licensure is a hard requirement for most radiology employers, and PERM audits often scrutinize whether foreign credentials meet the job's minimum requirements. Get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before your employer files.
Target hospitals with radiology residency programs
Teaching hospitals and large health systems that run radiology residency programs are structurally equipped to sponsor foreign technologists through PERM. They have dedicated HR teams familiar with prevailing wage determinations and DOL recruitment documentation requirements.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history for radiology and imaging roles. Targeting employers who have filed PERM applications before cuts your research time and signals genuine organizational willingness to sponsor.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM certification. Cross-reference any offer against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm it meets the Level I or Level II wage threshold for your specific metro area.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with your employer
EB-3 skilled worker applies to X-Ray Technologists holding an associate degree plus two years of experience. If you hold a bachelor's degree and five years of progressive experience, ask your employer's immigration counsel whether EB-2 is supportable, as priority date movement differs between categories.
Track your priority date before accepting a competing offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm your new role falls under the same O*NET occupational group before you resign, or you risk losing your place in line.
Green Card X-Ray Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category applies to X-Ray Technologists?
Most X-Ray Technologists qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires an associate degree and at least two years of clinical training. If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in radiology, your employer's immigration counsel may evaluate whether EB-2 is supportable. The right category affects your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number to become available.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residence, not temporary status. The process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can file for adjustment of status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits, meaning applicants born in high-demand countries like India or China can face significant priority date backlogs.
How do I find X-Ray Technologist employers who sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for radiology and imaging technologist roles. Focusing on employers who have previously completed the PERM process for similar positions reduces risk, since those organizations already have internal HR infrastructure and legal counsel familiar with the DOL recruitment and prevailing wage requirements specific to this occupation.
Does ARRT certification affect my PERM eligibility?
Yes. The PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements for the role, and most radiology employers list ARRT certification or state licensure as a minimum requirement. If your foreign credentials are not recognized as equivalent, DOL may audit the application. Having a NACES-member credential evaluation completed before your employer files reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial on credential grounds.
Can I change hospitals while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your new radiology or imaging role must fall under the same O*NET occupational group as the original sponsored position. Separately, an approved I-140 from your original employer can allow your priority date to carry over to a new employer's petition.