CPT Biomedical Engineer Jobs
Biomedical Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply classroom knowledge in medical device design, clinical research, or biomechanics at authorized employers. Your DSO must confirm the role is integral to your degree program before you start work. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full-year OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. As a Biomedical Engineering Intern, you will perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution. This role is responsible for cleaning, evaluating, inspecting, and delivering designated medical devices and equipment, including—but not limited to—infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts, and procedural trays.
A caregiver in this position PRN (as needed) variable shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. You must be able to float to other CCF locations in the region.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform targets rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.
- Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices and equipment, such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays.
- Document work activity in an electronic database.
- Order supplies, stock patient rooms and deploy supplies to units and departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Hospital or logistics experience
- Pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree
- Current student enrolled in a 2 – 4-year degree program in engineering
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to operate emergency equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to inspect equipment.
- Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures.
- Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products.
- Ability to distinguish color.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
PAY RANGE
- Minimum hourly: $17.50
- Maximum hourly: $17.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
INTRODUCTION
Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.
When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored. As a Biomedical Engineering Intern, you will perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution. This role is responsible for cleaning, evaluating, inspecting, and delivering designated medical devices and equipment, including—but not limited to—infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts, and procedural trays.
A caregiver in this position PRN (as needed) variable shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments. You must be able to float to other CCF locations in the region.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform targets rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.
- Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices and equipment, such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays.
- Document work activity in an electronic database.
- Order supplies, stock patient rooms and deploy supplies to units and departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Hospital or logistics experience
- Pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree
- Current student enrolled in a 2 – 4-year degree program in engineering
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to operate emergency equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to inspect equipment.
- Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures.
- Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products.
- Ability to distinguish color.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
PAY RANGE
- Minimum hourly: $17.50
- Maximum hourly: $17.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Get Access To All JobsBiomedical Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biomedical Engineer CPT role need to match my exact degree program?
Yes. CPT authorization requires the work to be an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field broadly. A biomedical engineering student working in medical device R&D or clinical testing generally qualifies, but a role in unrelated software development likely won't. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program requirements and the job description.
Can I do CPT at a startup or a small medical device company?
Yes, employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. What matters is that the company can provide work directly tied to your coursework and that the role is documented with a legitimate offer letter or internship agreement. Smaller biomedical firms often offer hands-on design or testing roles that map cleanly to degree requirements. Search Migrate Mate for companies with international hiring experience to reduce friction during onboarding.
What documents does a Biomedical Engineer CPT employer typically need from me?
Your employer will need your I-20 with CPT authorization listed on page two, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record for I-9 verification. Some employers in regulated industries, like FDA-registered device manufacturers, also request your SEVIS ID or a letter from your DSO confirming your full-time student status and the academic credit tied to the position.
How do I know if a biomedical engineer role qualifies as specialty occupation work relevant to future H-1B sponsorship?
Biomedical engineering appears in O*NET as a Job Zone 4 occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies the H-1B visa specialty occupation standard. CPT experience in device design, biomechanics, or clinical systems strengthens your resume for future sponsorship. That said, whether a specific employer will sponsor an H-1B later depends on their hiring practices, not CPT participation alone.
Does full-time CPT affect my ability to apply for STEM OPT after graduation?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months across your program eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely, including the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no effect on OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. If you plan to rely on OPT and STEM OPT for post-graduation work authorization, keep your CPT hours below full-time and confirm the classification with your DSO in writing.