H-1B Visa Pathology Technician Jobs
Pathology Technician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biology, or a related field. Hospital systems, reference labs, and academic medical centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for pathology and lab technician positions.
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Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Job Title: Pathology Technician
Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
As a Pathology Technician you will:
- Reconciles cytology specimens to ensure proper testing is performed.
- Accurately opens, labels, numbers, verifies patient identity and enters information from the test requisition into the computer system for each specimen received.
- Provides instruction as needed on proper specimen collection methods.
- Follows established procedures for handling sub-optimal specimens.
- Prepares smears, cytospins and cell blocks. Accurately enters gross description in EPIC.
- Processes cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, non-gynecological smears, and gynecological monolayers using ThinPrep Pap test technique.
- Properly operates the ThinPrep Processor. Performs all staining protocols: Papanicolaou stain, differential stain, and modified rapid Pap stain.
- Prepares specimens for all types of special stains.
- Slide coverslipping and labeling.
- Provides assistance with the maintenance of all stains, reagents, and instruments of the laboratory.
- Maintains all daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
- Utilizing, and troubleshooting all equipment; ThinPrep instrumentation and all other laboratory centrifuges and instruments.
- Safely disposes of hazardous waste according to procedure.
- Processes specimens for send-out testing and consults.
- Files blocks and slides.
- Supply inventory management and ordering.
- Maintains open communication with the department supervisor, MD directors and co-workers, particularly as it relates to important testing information.
- Assist and maintain lab standards according to CAP guidelines.
- Assists in other areas of the department (Histology/Cytology) during downtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS Diploma
- Prefer 2-year or 4-year degree in biology, chemistry, or medical technology.
- Prefer 1-year work experience in hospital pathology lab in cytology, histology, and/or gross room.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program.
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Job Title: Pathology Technician
Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
As a Pathology Technician you will:
- Reconciles cytology specimens to ensure proper testing is performed.
- Accurately opens, labels, numbers, verifies patient identity and enters information from the test requisition into the computer system for each specimen received.
- Provides instruction as needed on proper specimen collection methods.
- Follows established procedures for handling sub-optimal specimens.
- Prepares smears, cytospins and cell blocks. Accurately enters gross description in EPIC.
- Processes cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, non-gynecological smears, and gynecological monolayers using ThinPrep Pap test technique.
- Properly operates the ThinPrep Processor. Performs all staining protocols: Papanicolaou stain, differential stain, and modified rapid Pap stain.
- Prepares specimens for all types of special stains.
- Slide coverslipping and labeling.
- Provides assistance with the maintenance of all stains, reagents, and instruments of the laboratory.
- Maintains all daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
- Utilizing, and troubleshooting all equipment; ThinPrep instrumentation and all other laboratory centrifuges and instruments.
- Safely disposes of hazardous waste according to procedure.
- Processes specimens for send-out testing and consults.
- Files blocks and slides.
- Supply inventory management and ordering.
- Maintains open communication with the department supervisor, MD directors and co-workers, particularly as it relates to important testing information.
- Assist and maintain lab standards according to CAP guidelines.
- Assists in other areas of the department (Histology/Cytology) during downtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS Diploma
- Prefer 2-year or 4-year degree in biology, chemistry, or medical technology.
- Prefer 1-year work experience in hospital pathology lab in cytology, histology, and/or gross room.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program.
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pathology Technician
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
If your pathology or clinical lab degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency. Many employers require this before initiating an H-1B petition, and a delayed evaluation can stall your start date.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Knowing the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before your offer conversation helps you spot underpayment before it becomes a compliance problem.
Target labs with cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship
Academic medical centers and nonprofit research hospitals affiliated with universities often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means they can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery window, which shortens your path to authorization by up to a year.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified LCA sponsors
Not every lab that posts a job will sponsor visas. Search Migrate Mate to filter pathology and lab technician roles by employers with actual DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're only spending time on companies that have sponsored before.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
USCIS scrutinizes pathology technician petitions when job postings list a degree as preferred rather than required. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your job code and ask your employer to confirm the position description explicitly requires a relevant bachelor's degree before filing.
Ask about premium processing at the offer stage
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which creates a gap if your OPT or current status is expiring. Confirm during offer negotiation whether the employer will elect premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15 business day decision.
H-1B Visa Pathology Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pathology Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science, biology, or a closely related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied specifically to the duties of the role. Generalist lab support positions that accept any science degree or substitute experience for education are more likely to draw an RFE from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pathology Technicians?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, independent reference laboratories, and pathology group practices are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. Nonprofit teaching hospitals affiliated with universities are especially useful because they may qualify as cap-exempt employers, allowing year-round H-1B filing outside the standard lottery. You can find employers with verified sponsorship history by role on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for this role?
Before filing an H-1B petition, your employer must certify an LCA with DOL confirming your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Prevailing wages are divided into four experience levels. For pathology technician roles, the applicable SOC code and geographic wage data are searchable through the OFLC Wage Search tool before you receive a formal offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new pathology employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new petition is filed with USCIS, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with a new LCA certified for the new position and location. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval before starting, but the new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's pathology lab closes or I'm laid off?
You get a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you're not authorized to work. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition within those 60 days, you can resume work once the petition is received by USCIS. Acting quickly matters because the grace period doesn't reset between jobs.