E-3 Visa Equipment Technician Jobs
Equipment Technician roles in manufacturing, semiconductor, and industrial sectors qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or a related technical field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian technicians with a U.S. job offer in hand.
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Evening Shift
Department
Respiratory Care Services - CC
Shift Details
Evening Shift, Monday-Friday; 11:00a-7:30p alternating weekends with holiday rotation
Job ID
wd-JR138868
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respiratory Equipment Technician
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Performs inventory, cleaning, sterilizing, and replenishing equipment and supplies and identifies equipment due for preventative maintenance and places work orders for repair. Oversees the process of equipment handling and disinfection of reusable respiratory critical care equipment.
Job Duties
- Assists in the pick-up and collection of soiled patient equipment to the designated cleaning area.
- Assists in the turnover and set-up of equipment by cleaning all patient care equipment, performing appropriate self-diagnostic tests on equipment, and ensuring all needed equipment is available for patient care/procedures.
- Inspects, monitors, and verifies patient medical equipment is in good working condition.
- Ensures proper functioning of respiratory equipment by providing functional safety testing of all critical care life support equipment.
- Redistributes cleaned patient medical devices upon request by a respiratory therapist and to an established equipment location/unit to maintain par levels.
- Manages medical gas cylinders and ensures safe storage and transport.
- Orders, tracks, and monitors equipment inventory and rental equipment program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to interact with many levels of healthcare professionals and the general public.
- Ability to adhere to infection control guidelines related to cleaning clinical equipment.
- Ability to pay attention to detail in equipment assembly and when checking for proper operation.
- Understanding of computers and ability to learn new software support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Maintenance training from respective vendors for life support equipment maintenance.
- Computer training on Lawson and Score Sleep Software.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
Part-Time
Evening Shift
Department
Respiratory Care Services - CC
Shift Details
Evening Shift, Monday-Friday; 11:00a-7:30p alternating weekends with holiday rotation
Job ID
wd-JR138868
Posted
August 11, 2026
Respiratory Equipment Technician
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Performs inventory, cleaning, sterilizing, and replenishing equipment and supplies and identifies equipment due for preventative maintenance and places work orders for repair. Oversees the process of equipment handling and disinfection of reusable respiratory critical care equipment.
Job Duties
- Assists in the pick-up and collection of soiled patient equipment to the designated cleaning area.
- Assists in the turnover and set-up of equipment by cleaning all patient care equipment, performing appropriate self-diagnostic tests on equipment, and ensuring all needed equipment is available for patient care/procedures.
- Inspects, monitors, and verifies patient medical equipment is in good working condition.
- Ensures proper functioning of respiratory equipment by providing functional safety testing of all critical care life support equipment.
- Redistributes cleaned patient medical devices upon request by a respiratory therapist and to an established equipment location/unit to maintain par levels.
- Manages medical gas cylinders and ensures safe storage and transport.
- Orders, tracks, and monitors equipment inventory and rental equipment program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Ability to interact with many levels of healthcare professionals and the general public.
- Ability to adhere to infection control guidelines related to cleaning clinical equipment.
- Ability to pay attention to detail in equipment assembly and when checking for proper operation.
- Understanding of computers and ability to learn new software support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Maintenance training from respective vendors for life support equipment maintenance.
- Computer training on Lawson and Score Sleep Software.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Equipment Technician
Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires that an Equipment Technician role involve theoretical and practical application of a specific discipline. Document that your degree, whether in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, directly maps to the technical scope of the advertised position.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have previously filed LCAs for technician or engineering roles. Prior LCA activity signals a compliance team that already understands the E-3 visa process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This keeps your employer's administrative burden minimal, which matters when you're negotiating with a hiring team unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship.
Clarify your degree equivalency before the offer stage
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation completed in advance so you can provide documentation immediately when an employer requests it.
Confirm your role is classified under a relevant SOC code
The LCA your employer files must reference a Standard Occupational Classification code tied to your actual duties. For equipment technician roles, relevant codes span industrial engineering technologists and electro-mechanical technicians. Misclassification can delay DOL certification.
Prepare for consulate questions on nonimmigrant intent
E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers will probe your ties to Australia and your intent to return. Bring documentation of financial ties, property, or family commitments to Australia alongside your employment offer and LCA.
E-3 Visa Equipment Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Equipment Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job boards don't filter by visa type, which makes it difficult to identify which Equipment Technician roles come with genuine E-3 sponsorship. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter by roles and employers with active E-3 or LCA filing history so you're not guessing which companies will support your application.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Equipment Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is written. Equipment Technician positions qualify when they require a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, such as mechanical or electrical engineering, as a standard entry requirement. Roles where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required may not meet the USCIS specialty occupation threshold, so the job description wording matters significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Equipment Technician roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual cap or lottery, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer. The H-1B visa is capped at 85,000 per year and subject to a randomized lottery, meaning many qualified applicants are not selected. For Australians, the E-3 is a far more reliable path to the same type of role.
Can my employer file the E-3 paperwork without a U.S. immigration lawyer?
Yes. The E-3 does not require an attorney, and the process, which involves a DOL Labor Condition Application followed by a consular interview, is more streamlined than H-1B. Employers unfamiliar with the process often hesitate, but most of the filing burden falls on their HR team and the LCA submission through DOL's FLAG system, which has a turnaround of around seven business days.