Histology Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Histology technician positions qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when employers can demonstrate the role requires specialized knowledge in histopathology, tissue preparation, or laboratory techniques. Most sponsored positions require a bachelor's degree in biology, medical technology, or related life sciences field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $28.20 - $42.04
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Saturday
Scheduled Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8.5 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Cost Center: 10010 - 3384 ANPA Surgical Patholog
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the general direction of the laboratory or clinic manager, performs a wide array of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity in a clinical laboratory or dermatology clinic.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows established protocols to perform various procedures and tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Refers to Technologist, Histology II, supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the performance and interpretation of complex or unusual tests and procedures.
- Establishes requirements/needs of a working laboratory, acquiring and maintaining par levels of dyes, stains, other solutions, and necessary equipment. Organizes and maintains the laboratory and chemical supplies in a manner consistent with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional requirements for proper laboratory function and safety.
- Performs all routine procedures and required quality control; ensures proper and professional accessioning of human tissue specimens, accurate and timely logging of such specimens, and preparation and presentation of same with the technical expertise required for microscopic examination by the surgeon or pathologist.
- Prepares human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; performs specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine if the sections have been properly prepared and stained.
- Cleans, maintains, and calibrates all laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens; reads and interprets histographic displays (maps) and properly labels specimens.
- Performs routine maintenance on all instrumentation and attends continuing education sessions as required.
- Serves as backup to HT II when needed.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- High School diploma.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- 1 year of experience in histology.
Preferred:
Dermatology:
- Prepares histopathologic slides for tissue diagnosis utilizing frozen section techniques.
- Responsible for the orientation, mapping, thin sectioning, and staining of skin/tissue removed during surgical procedures. Takes photos and prepares operative reports.
- Performs laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision and reports and keeps a database of test results.
Anatomic Pathology:
- Prepares histopathologic slides for microscopic examination utilizing microtomy techniques.
- Responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of paraffin blocks. Working knowledge of special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $28.20 - $42.04
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Saturday
Scheduled Hours: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8.5 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Cost Center: 10010 - 3384 ANPA Surgical Patholog
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the general direction of the laboratory or clinic manager, performs a wide array of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity in a clinical laboratory or dermatology clinic.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows established protocols to perform various procedures and tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Refers to Technologist, Histology II, supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the performance and interpretation of complex or unusual tests and procedures.
- Establishes requirements/needs of a working laboratory, acquiring and maintaining par levels of dyes, stains, other solutions, and necessary equipment. Organizes and maintains the laboratory and chemical supplies in a manner consistent with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional requirements for proper laboratory function and safety.
- Performs all routine procedures and required quality control; ensures proper and professional accessioning of human tissue specimens, accurate and timely logging of such specimens, and preparation and presentation of same with the technical expertise required for microscopic examination by the surgeon or pathologist.
- Prepares human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; performs specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine if the sections have been properly prepared and stained.
- Cleans, maintains, and calibrates all laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens; reads and interprets histographic displays (maps) and properly labels specimens.
- Performs routine maintenance on all instrumentation and attends continuing education sessions as required.
- Serves as backup to HT II when needed.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- High School diploma.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- 1 year of experience in histology.
Preferred:
Dermatology:
- Prepares histopathologic slides for tissue diagnosis utilizing frozen section techniques.
- Responsible for the orientation, mapping, thin sectioning, and staining of skin/tissue removed during surgical procedures. Takes photos and prepares operative reports.
- Performs laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision and reports and keeps a database of test results.
Anatomic Pathology:
- Prepares histopathologic slides for microscopic examination utilizing microtomy techniques.
- Responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of paraffin blocks. Working knowledge of special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Histology Technician
Target clinical laboratories and hospitals
Major medical centers like Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Kaiser Permanente regularly sponsor histology technicians. They have established immigration processes and can justify specialized knowledge requirements more easily than smaller labs.
Emphasize specialized techniques in applications
Highlight experience with immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, or frozen section preparation. These advanced techniques help establish the specialty occupation requirement that USCIS looks for in H-1B petitions.
Consider medical technology degree programs
NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory technology programs provide the strongest educational foundation for visa sponsorship. These specialized degrees align better with USCIS requirements than general biology degrees.
Research state licensing requirements early
Some states require histology technician licensing or certification. Understanding these requirements before applying helps employers plan the sponsorship timeline and ensures you meet all regulatory requirements upon arrival.
Apply to hospital systems with residency programs
Teaching hospitals often have more experience with international hiring processes. Their pathology departments regularly work with foreign medical graduates and understand visa sponsorship procedures better than standalone laboratories.
Highlight quality control and laboratory management experience
Experience with laboratory accreditation standards, quality assurance protocols, or supervisory responsibilities strengthens the case for specialized knowledge. Document any leadership roles in laboratory operations or protocol development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a histology technician?
Most successful sponsorships require a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, chemistry, or medical technology. NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory technology programs provide the strongest foundation. Some employers may accept associate degrees with extensive specialized experience, but bachelor's degrees have higher approval rates.
Do histology technicians qualify for other visa types besides H-1B?
Yes, several alternatives exist. TN visa covers medical technologists for Canadians and Mexicans. O-1 visa is possible for technicians with extraordinary achievements in research or specialized techniques. E-3 visa applies to Australian citizens. J-1 visa exchange visitor programs sometimes include laboratory training positions.
What's the approval rate for histology technician H-1B petitions?
USCIS doesn't publish role-specific approval rates, but medical technician petitions generally perform well when properly documented. Success depends on demonstrating specialized knowledge requirements and having a qualifying degree. Hospital-sponsored petitions typically have higher approval rates than commercial laboratory positions.
Can I get sponsored without ASCP certification?
Yes, but certification strengthens your case significantly. ASCP HTL (Histotechnologist) or HT (Histotechnician) credentials demonstrate specialized knowledge to USCIS. Some employers prefer certified candidates, while others will sponsor certification training as part of the employment package.
How long does the H-1B process take for histology positions?
Standard processing takes 3-6 months after the April lottery. Premium processing reduces USCIS review to 15 days but costs an additional fee. Factor in time for employer preparation, which can take 2-4 weeks for Labor Condition Application filing and petition preparation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Histology Technician 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 Histology Technician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Histology Technician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pathology centers, and medical research facilities, as these organizations commonly sponsor H-1B visa, TN visa, and other work visas for skilled medical technicians with histology expertise.