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Biomedical Equipment Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and some advanced-degree candidates may qualify under EB-2. Employers file on your behalf, leading to permanent residency. Hospital systems, medical device companies, and healthcare networks actively sponsor this role.
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Job Id
R0081655
INTRODUCTION
Demonstrates a basic understanding of engineering disciplines including electronics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, basic TCP/IP networking, desktop computing, and human physiology. Responsible for installing, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, performing quality assurance, and accident investigation for medical technology. Responsible for maintenance and calibration of medical equipment while maintaining compliance with safety rules, codes, practices, and policies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes medical device performance through the completion of preventive maintenance (PM).
- Performs calibration of sophisticated medical devices using various test equipment and through the design of patient simulators.
- Completes repairs on minor to complex medical equipment.
- Maintains UVA medical equipment inventory system.
- Complies with all safety rules, codes, practices, and policies.
- Performs initial inspections on medical equipment.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School or Post High School Tech Training.
Experience: 0-3 years relevant experience.
Licensure: Valid Driver’s license required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/climbing ladders, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), and walking (distance: 1 – 2 miles/day). Repetitive motion: computer keyboard and driving/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, infectious disease, and dust.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $21.52 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Job Id
R0081655
INTRODUCTION
Demonstrates a basic understanding of engineering disciplines including electronics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, basic TCP/IP networking, desktop computing, and human physiology. Responsible for installing, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, performing quality assurance, and accident investigation for medical technology. Responsible for maintenance and calibration of medical equipment while maintaining compliance with safety rules, codes, practices, and policies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes medical device performance through the completion of preventive maintenance (PM).
- Performs calibration of sophisticated medical devices using various test equipment and through the design of patient simulators.
- Completes repairs on minor to complex medical equipment.
- Maintains UVA medical equipment inventory system.
- Complies with all safety rules, codes, practices, and policies.
- Performs initial inspections on medical equipment.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School or Post High School Tech Training.
Experience: 0-3 years relevant experience.
Licensure: Valid Driver’s license required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/climbing ladders, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), and walking (distance: 1 – 2 miles/day). Repetitive motion: computer keyboard and driving/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids, infectious disease, and dust.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $21.52 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Biomedical Equipment Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign degree and experience to satisfy the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get your foreign biomedical engineering or electronics credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before employers begin the filing process.
Target employers with active biomedical service contracts
Hospital systems and third-party biomedical service companies that hold multi-site equipment maintenance contracts are most likely to sponsor green cards. These employers need consistent staffing and have stronger financial incentive to invest in the PERM process.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter biomedical equipment technician roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to postings where sponsorship is unlikely and focuses your search on verified PERM filers.
Understand how specialty certifications affect EB-2 eligibility
If you hold a CBET, CRES, or CISS credential alongside a relevant advanced degree, document that combination carefully. EB-2 eligibility for this role depends on showing the position genuinely requires advanced expertise, not just certification alone.
Ask employers about PERM timing before accepting offers
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before an I-140 petition is even filed. Ask during negotiations whether the employer uses a retained immigration counsel and how soon after your start date they typically begin the green card process.
Confirm the offered role matches your O*NET occupation code
DOL evaluates PERM applications against the O*NET occupation profile for the listed job title. If your daily duties differ significantly from the standard biomedical equipment technician description, the employer's attorney may need to justify that in the filing.
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Find Biomedical Equipment Technician JobsBiomedical Equipment Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biomedical Equipment Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Biomedical Equipment Technician positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree and the employer can document that requirement. Candidates with a master's degree in biomedical engineering or a related field, combined with relevant certifications, are strongest for EB-2. Most employers file under EB-3 for this occupation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 visas annually, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status, and the employer bears most filing costs. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM process typically takes 18 to 36 months or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing queues.
What documents should I prepare before applying to green card sponsoring employers?
Start with a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator that maps your degree to a U.S. equivalent. Gather documentation of any biomedical certifications such as CBET or CRES, employment records showing hands-on equipment maintenance experience, and reference letters from prior supervisors. Having these ready speeds up the PERM labor certification process once an employer decides to sponsor you.
How do I find Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Biomedical Equipment Technician roles specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. This avoids wasting time on applications where PERM filing is unlikely. Hospital networks, multisite service organizations, and medical device manufacturers are the most active sponsors in this field.
Can my employer check prevailing wage requirements before filing my PERM application?
Yes. The employer or their immigration attorney uses the OFLC Wage Search tool to determine the prevailing wage for a Biomedical Equipment Technician in the specific geographic area where you'll work. USCIS and DOL require that your offered wage meets or exceeds that prevailing wage throughout the green card process. If you move locations during sponsorship, the employer may need to file an amended prevailing wage request.
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