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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Gilbert, Arizona
Department Name:
Surgical Pathology-Gateway
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Lab
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Position Summary
This position will coordinate the efforts of the site surgical pathology assistants and assist the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in assuring all tasks are performed appropriately. This position will be the liaison between the histology department at Papago and the hospital site surgical pathology department to assure all specimens are properly handled and triaged and that all proper documentation is completed. This position will be involved with QC/QA documentation.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Performs all essential functions of the AP Surgical Pathology Assistant. Provides technical support for all Surgical Pathology Assistants.
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Provides daily operational oversight and technical support for the required processing and clerical functions. Ensures that quality assurance and instrumentation maintenance records meet standards of accrediting and licensing agencies. Assists the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in the implementation of new policies and procedures, including QC/QA policies and continuous quality improvement programs in accordance with the Quality System.
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Participates in AP financial monitoring and improvement. Supports and identifies potential for waste reduction and expense reduction programs. Maintains supply inventory and orders supplies as needed.
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Assists in new employee orientation and training. Provides support to AP Production Manager in performing and documenting competency. Provides input for Functional Competency Assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Schedules staff if directed by the supervisor. Assists with basic personnel oversight including participation in selection, training, developing and providing coaching under the direction of the AP Production Manager or the site supervisor.
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Serves as a resource and communication liaison within the system. Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and focus on customer service. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written skills.
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Assists the AP Technical Specialists in the writing of Surgical Pathology procedure manuals. Assists the AP Technical Specialists during inspections. Maintains Iron Mountain storage of slides and documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AA degree. Two (2) years’ experience in a Surgical or Anatomic Pathology lab.
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Primary City/State:
Gilbert, Arizona
Department Name:
Surgical Pathology-Gateway
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Lab
Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose
We are proud to offer new base pay rates starting at $22.53 per hour!
Position Summary
This position will coordinate the efforts of the site surgical pathology assistants and assist the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in assuring all tasks are performed appropriately. This position will be the liaison between the histology department at Papago and the hospital site surgical pathology department to assure all specimens are properly handled and triaged and that all proper documentation is completed. This position will be involved with QC/QA documentation.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Performs all essential functions of the AP Surgical Pathology Assistant. Provides technical support for all Surgical Pathology Assistants.
-
Provides daily operational oversight and technical support for the required processing and clerical functions. Ensures that quality assurance and instrumentation maintenance records meet standards of accrediting and licensing agencies. Assists the AP Production Manager and AP Technical Specialists in the implementation of new policies and procedures, including QC/QA policies and continuous quality improvement programs in accordance with the Quality System.
-
Participates in AP financial monitoring and improvement. Supports and identifies potential for waste reduction and expense reduction programs. Maintains supply inventory and orders supplies as needed.
-
Assists in new employee orientation and training. Provides support to AP Production Manager in performing and documenting competency. Provides input for Functional Competency Assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Schedules staff if directed by the supervisor. Assists with basic personnel oversight including participation in selection, training, developing and providing coaching under the direction of the AP Production Manager or the site supervisor.
-
Serves as a resource and communication liaison within the system. Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and focus on customer service. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written skills.
-
Assists the AP Technical Specialists in the writing of Surgical Pathology procedure manuals. Assists the AP Technical Specialists during inspections. Maintains Iron Mountain storage of slides and documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year previous medical laboratory experience in specimen handling.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the Pathology field.
- Evidence of increasing responsibility in personnel interaction and organizational skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AA degree. Two (2) years’ experience in a Surgical or Anatomic Pathology lab.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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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.