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Biomedical roles, covering biomedical engineering, clinical research coordination, and medical device development, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in hospital systems, medtech companies, and research institutions regularly file LCAs and sponsor H-1B petitions for these positions.
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As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
- Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
- Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
- Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
- Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
- Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
- Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
- Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
- Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Manages inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
- Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
- Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
- Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing their knowledge/skills.
- Less than 1-year related experience.
- Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
- Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.
Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
- Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
- The use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- There is potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.
- Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. May be required to work in various outdoor elements.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as ability to take.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
About this role:
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics. You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
- Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
- Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
- Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
- Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
- Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
- Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
- Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
- Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and OSHA requirements are met.
- Manages inventory, including receiving and putting up deliveries, inventory counts, transporting goods between clinics as needed and assist clinical management with inventory costs.
- Performs initial and annual verification and ongoing monitoring of patient care staff’s technique for testing water system, assuring tests and documentation comply with manufacturer’s specifications for the devices and test equipment used.
- Completes all technical training programs required by state/federal regulations and company policy.
- Provides scheduled after hour technical on-call coverage for your clinics as needed.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Associate Degree in electronics / biomedical technology, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
- Valid Driver's License issued in the employee’s state of residence required.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of Fresenius Biomedical Technician training within the first 24 months of service from date of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Qualities and traits: collaborative, independent, analytical, mechanical, self-motivated, self-starter, continuously strives for staying up to date and increasing their knowledge/skills.
- Less than 1-year related experience.
- Prior experience working in a mechanical, automotive, or construction industry, dialysis, or medical technical setting (preferred but not required).
- Manual dexterity required - ability to use common hand tools and small power equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely move large/bulky equipment.
Ability to create a safe and efficient work environment, OSHA – 6S – Infection Control.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that, failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
- Position involves active work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for considerable lengths of time.
- The use of dollies or other equipment is mandatory when moving heavy weight items. May be required to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- There is potential exposure to chemicals and infectious materials. Scope of work includes high voltage equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company.
- Work environment is typically air temperature controlled with moderate noise levels. May be required to work in various outdoor elements.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as ability to take.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
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Align your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. A biomedical engineering title filed under a general engineering code can trigger an RFE, so confirm your employer's LCA lists the correct occupational classification before signing.
Search LCA filings by biomedical occupation
Use Migrate Mate to filter H-1B sponsoring employers by biomedical job titles and LCA filing history. This shows you which hospital networks, medtech firms, and contract research organizations have active sponsorship records, not just job postings.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting or exceeding the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you know the Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area.
Check FDA-regulated employers for E-Verify enrollment
Medical device and pharmaceutical employers operating under FDA contracts are often federal contractors required to use E-Verify. Confirm E-Verify enrollment early, since it affects your I-9 process and can delay your start date if the employer isn't already enrolled.
Prepare credential evaluations for foreign biomedical degrees
If your biomedical or biosciences degree is from outside the U.S., get a NACES-member credential evaluation before your employer files the H-1B petition. USCIS officers scrutinize foreign three-year degrees in technical fields and may issue an RFE without an equivalency evaluation on file.
Plan your timeline around the April lottery window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only be filed after the March registration lottery. For biomedical roles starting on a standard academic or fiscal calendar, your employer needs your credential documents and offer letter finalized by February to meet internal filing deadlines.
H-1B Visa Biomedical: Frequently Asked Questions
Do biomedical jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Biomedical engineering, clinical research coordination, and medical device roles qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field like biomedical engineering, biology, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard for the occupation, not just preferred by the employer, so your offer letter and job description should reflect that minimum.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for biomedical roles?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, medical device manufacturers, contract research organizations, and biotechnology firms are the most active H-1B sponsors for biomedical positions. Government-affiliated research institutions and NIH-funded labs can also sponsor, though some operate under cap-exempt status. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for biomedical titles on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new biomedical employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're in valid status and the petition is non-frivolous. For biomedical roles that shift from a hospital to a device company or vice versa, confirm the new employer's SOC code still supports the specialty occupation classification you were originally approved under.
What O*NET profile covers biomedical engineering roles for H-1B purposes?
Biomedical engineers are classified under SOC code 17-2031 in O*NET, which lists a job zone of 4 or 5 and requires a bachelor's or master's degree in biomedical engineering or a related field. Your employer references this classification when filing the LCA with DOL. If your title spans clinical and engineering duties, confirm which SOC code the LCA uses, as a mismatch can complicate USCIS adjudication.
Is there an H-1B cap exemption for biomedical researchers at universities?
Yes. Biomedical researchers employed directly by a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution are exempt from the annual H-1B cap and lottery. This means your employer can file at any time of year, without waiting for April. Researchers at for-profit spinouts or industry partners of universities are generally cap-subject, so confirm your employer's entity type before assuming cap-exempt status.