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Cytotechnologists qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupation workers because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology or a closely related biological science. Most hospital systems, reference labs, and cancer centers file H-1B petitions directly, and the 65,000 annual cap applies unless your employer holds university or nonprofit research exempt status.
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The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.
"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”
Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
SUMMARY
Assesses gynecological and non-gynecological specimens submitted to the Cytopathology. Serves as a technical expert to assist in the training of physicians and medical students. Assists the Clinicians in performing adequacy of Fine Needle Aspirations (FNAs) and Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Qualification:
- Completion of a Cytotechnology program
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science
- One year experience in a Cytotechnology laboratory is desirable.
- Certification or eligibility for certification as Cytologist (CT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Skills:
- Prepares slides and evaluates human cellular samples from all body sites.
- Assist Clinicians with performing adequacy of FNAs and EBUS.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO STATEMENT
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
INTRODUCTION
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke. Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.
"At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients," says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital. "These recognitions by U.S. News & World Report, which place us within the top hospitals in the region, highlight the expertise, commitment and diligence delivered to each patient in our care.”
Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.
SUMMARY
Assesses gynecological and non-gynecological specimens submitted to the Cytopathology. Serves as a technical expert to assist in the training of physicians and medical students. Assists the Clinicians in performing adequacy of Fine Needle Aspirations (FNAs) and Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Qualification:
- Completion of a Cytotechnology program
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science
- One year experience in a Cytotechnology laboratory is desirable.
- Certification or eligibility for certification as Cytologist (CT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Skills:
- Prepares slides and evaluates human cellular samples from all body sites.
- Assist Clinicians with performing adequacy of FNAs and EBUS.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO STATEMENT
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Pay Transparency - To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted salary range applies to the current job posting. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cytotechnologist
Verify your ASCP certification before applying
USCIS adjudicators treat CT(ASCP) certification as strong evidence of specialty occupation. Get your credentials in order before submitting applications, since employers filing H-1B petitions will include your certification in the I-129 package.
Target cap-exempt employers first
University hospitals, nonprofit research labs, and government health agencies are exempt from the 65,000 H-1B cap. These employers can file your petition any time of year, not just during the April lottery window.
Search LCA filings for cytotechnology roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filings for cytotechnologist positions, so you're applying to labs and health systems that have already committed to sponsoring this exact role, not just open to it in theory.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing levels
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and experience level before DOL approves the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for SOC code 29-2011 in your target metro.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiations
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your employer files with USCIS premium processing, the petition receives a decision within 15 business days. Raise this during the offer stage, not after signing.
Align your start date with the October 1 cap-subject timeline
Cap-subject H-1B approvals take effect October 1, the start of the federal fiscal year. If your petition is selected in the April lottery, you can't begin H-1B employment until that date, so plan your OPT or current status end date accordingly.
H-1B Visa Cytotechnologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cytotechnologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Cytotechnologist positions require at least a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology, biology, or a closely related life science, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. Most employers also require CT(ASCP) board certification, which further supports the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition. Routine generalist lab assistant roles do not meet this bar, but credentialed cytotechnologist positions consistently do.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for cytotechnologists?
Academic medical centers, large reference laboratories, NCI-designated cancer centers, and hospital systems with pathology departments file H-1B petitions for cytotechnologists most frequently. Smaller community hospitals sometimes sponsor as well, but they tend to prefer candidates already authorized to work. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with confirmed LCA filing history for cytotechnology roles in your target location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new cytotechnologist job without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 petition, and you don't need to wait for approval before your start date, provided the petition is non-frivolous.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for cytotechnologist H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the cytotechnologist role in the specific geographic location where you'll work. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. Your employer determines the appropriate level and certifies it in the LCA before filing with USCIS. You can check current wage levels by searching SOC code 29-2011 in the OFLC Wage Search.
Does cytotechnology experience from another country count toward H-1B eligibility?
Foreign cytotechnology credentials and work experience can support an H-1B petition, but USCIS typically requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to establish U.S. degree equivalency. If your foreign degree is a three-year program, the evaluator may need to combine it with relevant work experience to meet the bachelor's-level equivalency standard. CT(ASCP) or IAC certification earned in the U.S. significantly strengthens the petition.