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Hospital Service Technician roles in U.S. healthcare facilities qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the visa renews indefinitely as long as you maintain qualifying employment.
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UWMC-Montlake Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD) has an outstanding opportunity for a STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 1 / HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Evening Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- CSPD is instrumental to patient care and provides cleaning, reprocessing & sterilization support services to Surgical Services and UW Medicine customers.
- We are open 24/7. We collect, reprocess & stock an average of 6,500 surgical trays and some 6,500 items a week.
- Our team focuses on compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements and quality assurances in order to provide the highest quality surgical Instruments.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Decontaminate, process, sterilize and assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures following established guidelines
- Prioritize the need for instruments, equipment and supplies based on the scheduled surgical cases, surgeries in process and surgical cases added during the work schedule
- Identify and sort contaminated instruments and equipment
- Disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts
- Recognize dissembled parts of intricate instruments and equipment; reassemble and/or return to appropriate trays
- Determine and use the appropriate decontamination procedure
- Disassemble and decontaminate equipment and instruments using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, cleaners and processing methods
- Collect and dispose of large volumes of biohazardous waste materials from surgical procedures
- Inspect, test, reassemble, test for proper functioning, package, label and date instrumentation and equipment
- Serve as a liaison between the surgical services staff, clinics, and CSPD staff to communicate status of requests for instruments and equipment
- Provide technical support and assistance to operating room staff within a sterile environment regarding the assembly and operation of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of experience as a Hospital Central Service Technician Trainee
OR
equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center - Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$25.08 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$35.90 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
WFSE Campuswide
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
UWMC-Montlake Central Supplies Processing Department (CSPD) has an outstanding opportunity for a STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 1 / HOSPITAL CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Evening Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- CSPD is instrumental to patient care and provides cleaning, reprocessing & sterilization support services to Surgical Services and UW Medicine customers.
- We are open 24/7. We collect, reprocess & stock an average of 6,500 surgical trays and some 6,500 items a week.
- Our team focuses on compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements and quality assurances in order to provide the highest quality surgical Instruments.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Decontaminate, process, sterilize and assemble complex arrangements of specialized and intricate surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures following established guidelines
- Prioritize the need for instruments, equipment and supplies based on the scheduled surgical cases, surgeries in process and surgical cases added during the work schedule
- Identify and sort contaminated instruments and equipment
- Disassemble and reassemble items with multiple parts
- Recognize dissembled parts of intricate instruments and equipment; reassemble and/or return to appropriate trays
- Determine and use the appropriate decontamination procedure
- Disassemble and decontaminate equipment and instruments using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps, cleaners and processing methods
- Collect and dispose of large volumes of biohazardous waste materials from surgical procedures
- Inspect, test, reassemble, test for proper functioning, package, label and date instrumentation and equipment
- Serve as a liaison between the surgical services staff, clinics, and CSPD staff to communicate status of requests for instruments and equipment
- Provide technical support and assistance to operating room staff within a sterile environment regarding the assembly and operation of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND One year of experience as a Hospital Central Service Technician Trainee
OR
equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center - Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$25.08 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$35.90 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
WFSE Campuswide
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Hospital Service Technician
Translate your Australian qualifications before applying
U.S. hospital employers assess credentials differently from Australian systems. Get a foreign credential evaluation confirming your qualification meets the bachelor's degree equivalency standard the E-3 specialty occupation requirement demands. Do this before submitting applications.
Target hospital networks with existing E-3 filing history
Large multi-hospital systems and academic medical centers are far more likely to sponsor E-3 visas than independent clinics. Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify healthcare employers that have filed E-3 LCAs for technical roles.
Find verified sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Hospital Service Technician roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so you and your employer aren't navigating the paperwork alone.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before accepting an offer
Not every Hospital Service Technician posting will automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Confirm with the hiring manager that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree, before the employer files the LCA with DOL.
Prepare your consulate documents as soon as the LCA certifies
Once DOL certifies the LCA, your employer has what they need to support your visa application. Gather your DS-160 confirmation, degree certificates, and employment letter immediately so you can book your Australian consulate appointment without unnecessary delays.
Understand that E-3 status ties to your specific employer
Your E-3 authorises work only for the sponsoring hospital and the role listed on the LCA. If you change employers or departments, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL before you start in the new position.
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Find Hospital Service Technician JobsHospital Service Technician E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Hospital Service Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Hospital Service Technician roles with confirmed E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is unclear. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who are ready to sponsor Australian nationals and understand the E-3 process.
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 a Hospital Service Technician role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. The E-3 specialty occupation requirement means the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical or scientific field. Hospital service technician roles tied to biomedical equipment, clinical engineering, or specialized technical systems are stronger candidates than general facilities roles. The DOL-certified LCA is where this is formally established.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Australian Hospital Service Technicians?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australians in this role. Unlike the H-1B, the E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap that would put your job offer at risk. You can apply directly at an Australian consulate after your employer files the LCA with DOL. The H-1B requires lottery selection, USCIS petition approval, and a wait that can stretch over a year.
Can I change hospitals while on an E-3 visa as a Hospital Service Technician?
Yes, but your new employer must complete the sponsorship process before you start. They need to file and receive a certified LCA from DOL for your specific role and location. Depending on whether you're inside or outside the U.S., you'll either apply for a new E-3 stamp at an Australian consulate or update your status. There's no grace period that allows you to work in between.
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