H-1B Visa Histotechnician Jobs
Histotechnicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role requires a bachelor's degree in a biological science or a related field, meeting USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Academic medical centers, hospital networks, and reference laboratories regularly file LCAs for this role. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa filing history for histotechnology positions.
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Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Department: Immunohistochemistry - 362
Primary Purpose:
The Histotechnician Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently to further gain ASCP certification within one year. The trainee provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the histology laboratory. Works under the direction of a Technical Specialist (minimum certification—HT ASCP) or anatomic pathologist. Duties include performance of all aspects of a technical nature in the histology lab for which documented training and competency has been established.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
- Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction.
- Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Performs analytical and decision-making functions with direct supervision.
- Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected or implausible results, errors, and problems with patient tests. Refers resolution to a Workflow Coordinator, Laboratory supervisor, and/or pathologist.
- Operates and ensures proper functioning of selected histology instruments and equipment.
- Performs and documents quality control. Refers QC results which fail lab criteria to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor for resolution.
- Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Collects samples if required by laboratory section.
- Processes data, verifies accuracy, enters, and verifies data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information. Meets lab section turnaround times.
- Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures.
- Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Provides results available in the computer as requested to physicians, nurses, and laboratorians. Refers problems to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor.
- Performs internal and external proficiency testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area. Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or other contamination or spills. Documents as required.
- Stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
- Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
- Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
- As assigned, assists in the training of new employees, technicians, and Workflow Coordinator.
- May assist in data collection for QA indicators.
- Performs assessment of peers performing non-waived testing as a Qualified Observer after two years’ experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
- PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
- ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
- Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.
Experience
- Required Educationally eligible for HT (ASCP) Certification: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry, or Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry.
- After hire, must work for one year under the direction of a certified histotechnician or histotechnologist.
Education
- Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Licenses & Certifications
- Preferred Histotechnician.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Training Schedule:
Monday - Friday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Department: Immunohistochemistry - 362
Primary Purpose:
The Histotechnician Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently to further gain ASCP certification within one year. The trainee provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the histology laboratory. Works under the direction of a Technical Specialist (minimum certification—HT ASCP) or anatomic pathologist. Duties include performance of all aspects of a technical nature in the histology lab for which documented training and competency has been established.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
- Performs selected moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes under appropriate direction.
- Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Performs analytical and decision-making functions with direct supervision.
- Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected or implausible results, errors, and problems with patient tests. Refers resolution to a Workflow Coordinator, Laboratory supervisor, and/or pathologist.
- Operates and ensures proper functioning of selected histology instruments and equipment.
- Performs and documents quality control. Refers QC results which fail lab criteria to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor for resolution.
- Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Collects samples if required by laboratory section.
- Processes data, verifies accuracy, enters, and verifies data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information. Meets lab section turnaround times.
- Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures.
- Answers telephone calls in a timely and courteous manner. Provides results available in the computer as requested to physicians, nurses, and laboratorians. Refers problems to Workflow Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor.
- Performs internal and external proficiency testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area. Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or other contamination or spills. Documents as required.
- Stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
- Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Laboratory Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
- Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
- As assigned, assists in the training of new employees, technicians, and Workflow Coordinator.
- May assist in data collection for QA indicators.
- Performs assessment of peers performing non-waived testing as a Qualified Observer after two years’ experience.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
- PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
- ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
- Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish color.
Experience
- Required Educationally eligible for HT (ASCP) Certification: At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry, or Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of relevant biology and chemistry.
- After hire, must work for one year under the direction of a certified histotechnician or histotechnologist.
Education
- Required High School Diploma or Equivalent or better.
Licenses & Certifications
- Preferred Histotechnician.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Histotechnician
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for H-1B approval. An HT or HTL certification from ASCP strengthens your petition by documenting specialized training, but your degree transcript must show coursework in biological sciences, histology, or a closely aligned discipline.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Academic medical centers and large hospital networks file LCAs for histotechnician roles far more frequently than private physician offices. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history, so you're applying to labs that have already cleared the sponsorship process for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-2011 before any offer discussion so you know the floor and can flag a non-compliant offer early.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer needs you to begin by a specific date tied to a lab staffing cycle or a cap-subject October 1 start, ask HR to authorize USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days.
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify
Hospitals and reference labs that sponsor H-1B workers must be enrolled in E-Verify to verify work authorization. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the hiring entity, not just the parent health system, holds an active E-Verify enrollment, since multi-site organizations sometimes file separately by subsidiary.
Document tissue processing experience for the LCA
Employers filing your I-129 need to demonstrate the role requires specialized skills. Pull your O*NET occupation profile for histotechnicians and cross-reference it with your employment history to make sure your resume explicitly maps duties like embedding, microtomy, and staining to the job description the employer submits.
H-1B Visa Histotechnician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a histotechnician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, histotechnician positions typically qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a biological science, histotechnology, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is required. Labs that require an ASCP HT or HTL certification in addition to a degree strengthen the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for histotechnicians?
Academic medical centers affiliated with research universities, large hospital networks, and national reference laboratories are the most consistent sponsors for histotechnician H-1B roles. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and file LCAs regularly for laboratory science positions. Smaller private pathology practices sponsor far less frequently because the administrative overhead of H-1B filing is proportionally higher for them. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation.
Can my histotechnician H-1B be filed cap-exempt?
Your H-1B is cap-exempt if your employer is a nonprofit research organization, a nonprofit affiliated with an institution of higher education, or a governmental research institution. Many academic hospital pathology departments qualify under the higher-education affiliation rule. If your employer is a for-profit reference lab or a private hospital system, your petition is cap-subject and must go through the annual lottery.
What happens to my H-1B status if my lab eliminates my histotechnician position?
You enter a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new sponsoring employer through an H-1B portability transfer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before the 60 days expire. USCIS does not extend this period, so starting your job search immediately is essential.
Does my ASCP certification affect the prevailing wage level my employer must pay?
Your ASCP HT or HTL certification can influence which DOL wage level your employer selects on the LCA, since higher credentials often correspond to Level II or III wage determinations under the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-2011. Employers who undercorrect the wage level to reduce costs risk a DOL audit or an RFE from USCIS during adjudication, so it's in your interest to confirm the wage level reflects your actual credentials.