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Forest ecologists study ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and forest management practices. This specialty occupation qualifies for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental science, or biology. Large consulting firms, government contractors, and conservation organizations sponsor forest ecologists, particularly those with GIS skills and field research experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday - Day Shift
- No weekend or call coverage requirements
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a collaborative and driven Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to lead a rapidly growing and highly innovative electrophysiology program within our Heart & Vascular Service Line. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to partner with exceptional electrophysiologists, a highly skilled and competent clinical team, and leverage state-of-the-art technology supporting advanced ablation and cardiac device procedures.
The EP Lab Manager will play a critical leadership role as our program continues to expand, including support of procedures performed in our new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment. This role offers the chance to influence clinical operations across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, staff engagement, and patient experience.
Reporting directly to the Director of Procedural & Surgical Operations for the Heart & Vascular Service Line, the EP Lab Manager will provide operational and people leadership for a multidisciplinary team of 20+ staff, including registered nurses, electrophysiology laboratory technicians, an inventory coordinator, and nursing assistants. The manager will oversee daily administrative & clinical operations, staffing & staff development, workflow optimization, financial management, quality & compliance, and process improvement within the EP lab.
The EP Lab operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends and no call coverage requirements, supporting an excellent work-life balance while leading a high-acuity, cutting-edge clinical service.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Essential Functions:
- Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide for a smooth cost-efficient operation.
- Develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety and appropriateness of care and services provided.
- Participates with the team to assess, plan, and implement changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Uses a system-based approach, participates in the coordination of all unit functions to provide for a smooth, integrated operation that evolves in response to rapid changes in healthcare technology.
- Delegates effectively and holds team members accountable for quality and clinical outcomes.
- Participates in the development of the annual operating budget and manages results, makes appropriate corrective adjustments in areas under control, explains variances.
- Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations.
- Ensures team member competency, acts as a mentor and demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
- Ensures that unit operations and nurses are in compliance as appropriate with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory agency standards, and policies and procedures as defined by the System.
- Recruits and retains qualified team members; interviews, selects, orients, on boards and supervises clinical, technical and administrative team members.
- Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards reflective of current practice/literature.
- Manages patient and family coordination and concerns. Performs Service Recovery as appropriate.
- Maintains departmental equipment maintenance records. Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for equipment preventive maintenance.
- Oversees Risk Management coordination and failed medical device analysis, including product safety recall management.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
- Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing or related field required. Bachelor's Degree required. (If Registered Nurse, license in the State of applicable state required.)
- Current BLS and ACLS required
- Strong background in cardiovascular procedures, leadership experience, and clinical expertise in electrophysiology
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday - Day Shift
- No weekend or call coverage requirements
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a collaborative and driven Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to lead a rapidly growing and highly innovative electrophysiology program within our Heart & Vascular Service Line. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to partner with exceptional electrophysiologists, a highly skilled and competent clinical team, and leverage state-of-the-art technology supporting advanced ablation and cardiac device procedures.
The EP Lab Manager will play a critical leadership role as our program continues to expand, including support of procedures performed in our new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment. This role offers the chance to influence clinical operations across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, staff engagement, and patient experience.
Reporting directly to the Director of Procedural & Surgical Operations for the Heart & Vascular Service Line, the EP Lab Manager will provide operational and people leadership for a multidisciplinary team of 20+ staff, including registered nurses, electrophysiology laboratory technicians, an inventory coordinator, and nursing assistants. The manager will oversee daily administrative & clinical operations, staffing & staff development, workflow optimization, financial management, quality & compliance, and process improvement within the EP lab.
The EP Lab operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends and no call coverage requirements, supporting an excellent work-life balance while leading a high-acuity, cutting-edge clinical service.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Essential Functions:
- Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide for a smooth cost-efficient operation.
- Develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety and appropriateness of care and services provided.
- Participates with the team to assess, plan, and implement changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Uses a system-based approach, participates in the coordination of all unit functions to provide for a smooth, integrated operation that evolves in response to rapid changes in healthcare technology.
- Delegates effectively and holds team members accountable for quality and clinical outcomes.
- Participates in the development of the annual operating budget and manages results, makes appropriate corrective adjustments in areas under control, explains variances.
- Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations.
- Ensures team member competency, acts as a mentor and demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
- Ensures that unit operations and nurses are in compliance as appropriate with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory agency standards, and policies and procedures as defined by the System.
- Recruits and retains qualified team members; interviews, selects, orients, on boards and supervises clinical, technical and administrative team members.
- Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards reflective of current practice/literature.
- Manages patient and family coordination and concerns. Performs Service Recovery as appropriate.
- Maintains departmental equipment maintenance records. Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for equipment preventive maintenance.
- Oversees Risk Management coordination and failed medical device analysis, including product safety recall management.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
- Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing or related field required. Bachelor's Degree required. (If Registered Nurse, license in the State of applicable state required.)
- Current BLS and ACLS required
- Strong background in cardiovascular procedures, leadership experience, and clinical expertise in electrophysiology
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Forest Ecologist Jobs
Target environmental consulting firms
Large firms like AECOM, Jacobs, and Tetra Tech regularly sponsor forest ecologists for federal contract work requiring specialized ecosystem analysis and regulatory compliance expertise.
Highlight GIS and remote sensing skills
Forest ecology roles increasingly require spatial analysis capabilities. Emphasize proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, or remote sensing software to differentiate yourself from general environmental scientists.
Consider government contractor positions
Federal agencies outsource forest management projects to contractors who need H-1B eligible professionals with security clearance potential and specialized forestry knowledge for USDA or EPA work.
Emphasize research methodology experience
Quantitative research skills in forest inventory, carbon sequestration studies, and biodiversity assessment make your application stronger by demonstrating specialized knowledge beyond general environmental work.
Apply to conservation nonprofits with federal funding
Organizations like The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International sponsor forest ecologists for grant-funded research projects requiring advanced degrees and specialized forest ecosystem expertise.
Network through professional forestry associations
Join the Society of American Foresters or Association of Applied and Professional Ecologists to connect with sponsors who understand visa requirements and value specialized forestry credentials.
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Find Forest Ecologist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a forest ecologist?
You need a bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental science, biology, ecology, or a closely related field. Some positions prefer master's degrees, especially for research roles. The degree must directly relate to forest ecosystem analysis, as USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation requirements for environmental positions.
Do forest ecologists qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visas?
Yes, when the position requires specialized knowledge of forest ecosystems, biodiversity assessment, or conservation biology that a general environmental science degree provides. The role must demonstrate complexity beyond basic environmental monitoring, such as carbon modeling or habitat restoration planning.
Which employers sponsor forest ecologists for work visas?
Environmental consulting firms, government contractors working on federal land management, research institutions, and large conservation organizations are primary sponsors. Companies with USDA Forest Service contracts or EPA environmental impact work frequently need sponsored forest ecologists for specialized projects.
What are approval rates for forest ecologist H-1B petitions?
Environmental scientist categories, including forest ecology, have approval rates around 85-90% when properly documented. Success depends on clearly establishing the role's complexity and the applicant's specialized education. Research-focused positions with advanced degrees see higher approval rates than general environmental monitoring roles.
Can forest ecologists get green cards through their sponsoring employer?
Yes, through EB-2 or EB-3 categories depending on education and experience level. Forest ecologists with advanced degrees and published research may qualify for EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) based on environmental conservation work benefiting U.S. forests and climate research.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Forest Ecologist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
How to find Forest Ecologist jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Forest Ecologist jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus on environmental consulting firms, government agencies, research institutions, and forestry companies that commonly sponsor H-1B, TN, and O-1 visas for specialized ecological roles. Target organizations involved in conservation, forest management, and environmental impact assessment projects.
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