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OR Techs working toward H-1B visa sponsorship need employers who file LCAs under surgical technologist SOC codes and understand operating room credentialing timelines. Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers sponsor H-1B for this role, but active CST certification and documented sterile field experience are non-negotiable before petitions move forward.
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Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience,
OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification,
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
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One year of Surgical Technology experience.
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Advanced knowledge in desired specialty.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
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Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
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Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
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Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
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Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
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Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
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Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon.
-
Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
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Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
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Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
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Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
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Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
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Performs equipment checks as assigned.
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Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
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Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
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Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
- Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
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Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
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Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
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Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
72 WH Nursing Operating Room
Address:
1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
Provides intraoperative care to patients by functioning as the scrub person assisting the surgical team during an operative procedure.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND two (2) years of previous scrub experience,
OR Completion of a Surgical Technology Program AND surgical technologist certification,
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
-
One year of Surgical Technology experience.
-
Advanced knowledge in desired specialty.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
-
Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
-
Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.
-
Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines.
-
Assists with gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.
-
Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.
-
Assists with transportation and positioning of the patients to include assisting the surgical team by holding retractors and position of operative limb under direction of surgeon.
-
Prepares supplies and equipment for surgical procedure following preference cards.
-
Assists with sterilization and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment.
-
Monitors inventory; orders; and restocks supplies, instruments, and equipment.
-
Removes out-of-date items and discards or reprocesses following established guidelines.
-
Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department.
-
Performs equipment checks as assigned.
-
Assists with the proper recording of patient charges.
-
Call with a response time of 30 minutes.
-
Serves as a mentor to the team and supports the development of level one technologists.
For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:
- Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
-
Ability to lift up to 40-pounds and push/pull heavy loaded carts up to 200 lbs.
-
Possess visual, hearing, and oral acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
-
Ability to wear lead for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center:
72 WH Nursing Operating Room
Address:
1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in OR Tech
Verify your CST certification meets USCIS requirements
H-1B specialty occupation status for OR Techs hinges on holding active CST credentials from NBSTSA or a recognized equivalent. Confirm your certification is current and your degree field aligns with surgical technology before any employer files a petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before signing an offer, look up the prevailing wage for surgical technologist positions in your metro area using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL wage level tied to your experience, or the LCA won't certify.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify
Employers who sponsor H-1B must complete Form I-9 through E-Verify for all new hires. Prioritize health systems and surgery centers already enrolled, since unenrolled facilities face a longer onboarding runway before your petition can move.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search OR Tech roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history under surgical technologist occupation codes, cutting out facilities that list openings but have no sponsorship track record in DOL disclosure data.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
If your OPT or current status expires within a few months of an offer, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can stretch beyond three months, and premium processing gets a decision within 15 business days.
Document every surgical procedure type you've scrubbed
H-1B petitions for OR Techs often draw RFEs challenging specialty occupation. Build a detailed work history listing specific procedure categories, instruments, and service lines you've scrubbed to give your employer's attorney concrete evidence for the support letter.
H-1B Visa OR Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
Does OR Tech qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the employer's attorney must document that the specific role requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in surgical technology or a directly related field. Positions that only require an associate degree or on-the-job training are harder to qualify. CST certification and a formal surgical technology program strengthen the case considerably.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for OR Tech positions?
Large academic medical centers, regional health systems, and multi-site ambulatory surgery center groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for OR Techs. Staffing agencies that place surgical techs in hospital contracts also file petitions, though you'll want to confirm the agency rather than the facility is your petitioning employer. Migrate Mate lets you search by employers with verified LCA filing history for this role.
Can an OR Tech change hospitals on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a transfer petition before your last day at the current facility to preserve continuous authorization.
Does OR Tech fall under the H-1B cap or cap-exempt filing?
Most hospitals and surgery centers are cap-subject employers, so OR Tech petitions compete in the annual lottery. However, if you're sponsored by a nonprofit hospital affiliated with a university or a government research facility, those employers may qualify as cap-exempt, letting them file outside the lottery at any time of year. Confirm exempt status directly with the employer's HR or immigration counsel.
How does the H-1B lottery affect hiring timelines for OR Techs?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March, announces selections in late March or April, and accepts full petitions from April through the June deadline for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT expiring before October, your employer may need to request a cap-gap extension to keep you authorized through the fiscal year transition. Plan offer acceptance timelines around these fixed USCIS windows.