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Fairview Health Services hires Welders to support facilities maintenance and infrastructure across its health system. The company has an established path for sponsoring skilled trades workers through several visa categories, making it a realistic target for international candidates with hands-on welding credentials and the right documentation in place.
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INTRODUCTION
Fairview is looking for a Nursing Station Technician (CNA/HUC) at The University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in Minneapolis, MN! This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks), 12 hour shifts on the Day shift with an every third weekend rotation.
About This Position:
Are you looking for an opportunity to experience a wide variety of units at UMMC? Join the NST Float Pool, a phenomenal option for those who thrive on versatility! In this role, you’ll float across 17 different units and provide one-on-one patient support as a sitting attendant. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy taking on new challenges, building relationships across multiple teams, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
The University of Minnesota Medical Center represents an integrated academic health care system and located on both the East and West banks of UMMC campus in Minneapolis. It is the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.
The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to demonstrate excellent customer service, collaboration and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and the healthcare team on a fast-paced unit. The NST is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining rooms, reordering, and stocking supplies. In addition, the NST will maintain unit desk area functions such as answering phones, processing admissions, discharging and transferring forms, transcribing orders, assembling patient charts and ordering tests.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
AND
- Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.
OR
- Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)
OR
- Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.
OR
- Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.
QUALIFICATIONS
$23.39 - $31.33 Hourly

INTRODUCTION
Fairview is looking for a Nursing Station Technician (CNA/HUC) at The University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in Minneapolis, MN! This position is 0.75 FTE (60 hours per two weeks), 12 hour shifts on the Day shift with an every third weekend rotation.
About This Position:
Are you looking for an opportunity to experience a wide variety of units at UMMC? Join the NST Float Pool, a phenomenal option for those who thrive on versatility! In this role, you’ll float across 17 different units and provide one-on-one patient support as a sitting attendant. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy taking on new challenges, building relationships across multiple teams, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
The University of Minnesota Medical Center represents an integrated academic health care system and located on both the East and West banks of UMMC campus in Minneapolis. It is the flagship facility of Fairview providing breakthrough medicine and redefining the health of our community.
The Nursing Station Technician (NST) is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to demonstrate excellent customer service, collaboration and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and the healthcare team on a fast-paced unit. The NST is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining rooms, reordering, and stocking supplies. In addition, the NST will maintain unit desk area functions such as answering phones, processing admissions, discharging and transferring forms, transcribing orders, assembling patient charts and ordering tests.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required. Ontrack participants must be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program.
AND
- Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program or another Fairview sponsored Nursing Assistant program.
OR
- Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting. (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)
OR
- Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program.
OR
- Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position.
QUALIFICATIONS
$23.39 - $31.33 Hourly
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Document Your Welding Certifications Before Applying
Healthcare facilities like Fairview require welders to meet specific codes for medical gas piping and structural work. Gather your AWS, CWI, or ASME certifications ahead of time so your qualifications are ready to verify during screening.
Target Fairview's Facilities Maintenance Hiring Cycle
Large health systems typically post skilled trades roles around capital project schedules and Joint Commission inspection prep periods. Monitoring Fairview's open positions in late Q3 and Q1 aligns your search with when facilities budgets are active.
Confirm Sponsorship Eligibility During the Offer Stage
Ask the Fairview recruiter directly which visa categories their HR team processes for trades roles. For TN candidates, confirm the job description uses language that maps to an approved USMCA occupational category before accepting an offer.
Prepare for PERM's Prevailing Wage Documentation Early
If Fairview pursues an EB-3 green card pathway for you, DOL requires a prevailing wage determination for your specific welding role and work location. Request the wage level in writing during negotiations so you understand where your offer stands.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Fairview Welder Openings
Sponsorship-specific job boards surface roles that general platforms miss. Use Migrate Mate to browse active Welder positions at Fairview Health Services filtered by your visa type, saving you from applying to postings that exclude sponsored candidates.
Time Your F-1 OPT Application Around Fairview's Onboarding
USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD application 90 days before your intended start date. Coordinate your program end date with Fairview's onboarding timeline so your work authorization is active before your first scheduled shift.
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Does Fairview Health Services sponsor H-1B visas for Welders?
Fairview Health Services does sponsor H-1B visas, and Welder roles fall within the positions the company has pursued sponsorship for. Because H-1B approval for a trades role depends on the specific job duties meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards, you should confirm with the recruiter that the Welder position you are targeting has been structured to support an H-1B petition before advancing through the process.
Which visa types are commonly used for Welder roles at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services has sponsored workers through H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. For Welder roles specifically, EB-3 is a practical immigrant pathway for skilled trades workers, while TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose welding duties align with an eligible USMCA occupational category. F-1 OPT and CPT are options for students completing relevant technical or engineering programs.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Welder jobs at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview operates large hospital campuses and outpatient facilities, so Welders typically need experience with structural steel, pipe welding, and compliance with healthcare-specific codes such as NFPA 99 for medical gas systems. AWS or ASME certifications strengthen your application significantly. Familiarity with Joint Commission facility standards and experience working in occupied healthcare environments are practical differentiators that Fairview's facilities teams look for.
How do I apply for Welder jobs at Fairview Health Services?
You can browse and apply for active Welder openings at Fairview Health Services through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you only see roles where sponsorship is a real possibility. When you apply, tailor your resume to highlight code-compliant welding experience and any healthcare facility background. Follow up directly with the facilities management or HR recruiter listed on the posting to confirm sponsorship scope early.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Welder position at Fairview Health Services?
Timeline depends on the visa category. TN status for eligible Canadian or Mexican nationals can be processed at the border on the day of entry. H-1B petitions follow USCIS standard processing of several months, or faster with premium processing. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM involves a DOL labor market test that adds roughly 12 to 18 months before the USCIS petition stage, so planning ahead is essential.
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