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Biomedical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS because they require at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Medical device companies, hospital systems, and research institutions are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for this occupation, with cap-subject petitions due each April for an October 1 start.
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Biomedical Engineer PRN
Department:
BioMed
Job Description:
Ask your recruiter about our new market leading rates!
PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH
General Description:
Performs advanced and critical maintenance and repairs on clinical equipment. Responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on biomedical equipment. Drives customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. Interfaces with customer department management, represents other departments as necessary, and represents OUH internally and externally. May, as part of their position, oversee the work of other Biomedical Engineers in level I or II.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
- Completes the most critical, complex, and difficult repairs. Focuses on critical device compliance, prioritizes repairs based on service line and acuity, and completes work on first-in/first-out basis. Maintains RTLS application and usage of system and system devices.
- Evaluates complex clinical/biomedical equipment systems and device issues, system integration issues, clinical network connectivity, high-end equipment maintenance and repair; implements appropriate repairs, performs PM and safety/environmental inspections.
- Self-trains on all available equipment as opportunities arise; develops PM procedures, creates training procedures and quick reference documents; evaluates service requirements and histories to contribute to Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) plans.
- Leads others as needed regarding appropriate policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation.
- Establishes and engages in proactive daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to strong interdepartmental relations and satisfaction.
- Implements facility business goals/objectives.
- Leads, instructs, and assists Engineers on all levels of repairs/resolutions.
- Delegates tasks and performs certain administrative duties, including managing risk.
- Proactively reaches out to others on team (e.g., provides help, shares best practices, mentors others).
- Shares on-call/pager responsibility.
- Documents all repair actions and submits reports/summaries according to schedule.
- Ensures proper care of spares, tools, and test equipment, and ensure calibration.
- Maintains approved parts inventory.
- Enhances and maintains technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
- May perform role of tower or team leader (e.g., direct activities of fellow BMET’s, engage in a more interactive relationship with other departments, interact with leadership, participate in meetings or committees as needed).
- Meets or exceeds The Joint Commission, State Department of Health and Human Services, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and all other applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, CAP, etc.).
- Aware of and complies with the Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
- Completes all planned Quality and Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
- Identifies and reports all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
- Ensures all work orders, vendor service reports, time and expense reports, PM activities, purchase orders, and other duties are documented in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensures all test equipment is tracked and 100% calibrated on time.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: At least 5 or more years of biomedical experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: One of the following certifications issued by AAMI required:
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced experience interpreting electrical, electronic, and hydraulic schematic diagrams.
- Ability to perform effective and efficient repair and planned maintenance on clinical medical equipment.
- Familiarity with TJC Elements of Performance and mandatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to multitask, strategize, and prioritize.
- Ability to analyze metrics and reports.
- Able to think creatively and implement solutions/solve problems, even when unfamiliar with the task at hand.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and lead others.
- Change agent and process oriented.
- Operate with efficiency and sense of urgency.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.
- Empower and inspire others.
- Proficiency in completing electronic documentation using technological tools (e.g., iPad, iPhone) and familiar with technological programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Experience developing and maintaining good customer relations at all levels (e.g., nurses, doctors, leadership).
- Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Ability to work independently and as a team to implement solutions through problem solving.
- Focus on efficiency, adoption or creation of standard work practices, LEAN.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Biomedical Engineer PRN
Department:
BioMed
Job Description:
Ask your recruiter about our new market leading rates!
PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH
General Description:
Performs advanced and critical maintenance and repairs on clinical equipment. Responds to service calls to evaluate, diagnose, and perform repair and planned maintenance (PM) on biomedical equipment. Drives customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. Interfaces with customer department management, represents other departments as necessary, and represents OUH internally and externally. May, as part of their position, oversee the work of other Biomedical Engineers in level I or II.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.
- Completes the most critical, complex, and difficult repairs. Focuses on critical device compliance, prioritizes repairs based on service line and acuity, and completes work on first-in/first-out basis. Maintains RTLS application and usage of system and system devices.
- Evaluates complex clinical/biomedical equipment systems and device issues, system integration issues, clinical network connectivity, high-end equipment maintenance and repair; implements appropriate repairs, performs PM and safety/environmental inspections.
- Self-trains on all available equipment as opportunities arise; develops PM procedures, creates training procedures and quick reference documents; evaluates service requirements and histories to contribute to Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) plans.
- Leads others as needed regarding appropriate policies, procedures, hospital protocol, and complete necessary documentation.
- Establishes and engages in proactive daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to strong interdepartmental relations and satisfaction.
- Implements facility business goals/objectives.
- Leads, instructs, and assists Engineers on all levels of repairs/resolutions.
- Delegates tasks and performs certain administrative duties, including managing risk.
- Proactively reaches out to others on team (e.g., provides help, shares best practices, mentors others).
- Shares on-call/pager responsibility.
- Documents all repair actions and submits reports/summaries according to schedule.
- Ensures proper care of spares, tools, and test equipment, and ensure calibration.
- Maintains approved parts inventory.
- Enhances and maintains technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
- May perform role of tower or team leader (e.g., direct activities of fellow BMET’s, engage in a more interactive relationship with other departments, interact with leadership, participate in meetings or committees as needed).
- Meets or exceeds The Joint Commission, State Department of Health and Human Services, Occupational Health and Safety requirements, and all other applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, CAP, etc.).
- Aware of and complies with the Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
- Completes all planned Quality and Compliance training within the defined deadlines.
- Identifies and reports all customer quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Quality Organization.
- Ensures all work orders, vendor service reports, time and expense reports, PM activities, purchase orders, and other duties are documented in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensures all test equipment is tracked and 100% calibrated on time.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: At least 5 or more years of biomedical experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: One of the following certifications issued by AAMI required:
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET)
- Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES)
- Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced experience interpreting electrical, electronic, and hydraulic schematic diagrams.
- Ability to perform effective and efficient repair and planned maintenance on clinical medical equipment.
- Familiarity with TJC Elements of Performance and mandatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to multitask, strategize, and prioritize.
- Ability to analyze metrics and reports.
- Able to think creatively and implement solutions/solve problems, even when unfamiliar with the task at hand.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and lead others.
- Change agent and process oriented.
- Operate with efficiency and sense of urgency.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environments.
- Empower and inspire others.
- Proficiency in completing electronic documentation using technological tools (e.g., iPad, iPhone) and familiar with technological programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Experience developing and maintaining good customer relations at all levels (e.g., nurses, doctors, leadership).
- Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution-based service process.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to the customer in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Ability to work independently and as a team to implement solutions through problem solving.
- Focus on efficiency, adoption or creation of standard work practices, LEAN.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Biomedical Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to biomedical engineering. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with coursework in biomechanics or medical devices strengthens your petition. Document the connection explicitly in your supporting materials before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Biomedical Engineers are classified under SOC code 17-2031. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under that code, so you're targeting companies with a documented H-1B sponsorship track record for this exact role.
Target device manufacturers and hospital networks
Medical device manufacturers and large hospital systems file H-1B petitions for Biomedical Engineers at higher rates than general engineering firms. Focus your outreach on employers operating regulated device production or clinical engineering departments, where your credentials match a clear business need.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage level for your role and location on the LCA. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you understand the floor USCIS will expect your offer to clear.
Confirm FDA-regulated work triggers specific job duties
Roles involving FDA-regulated device development or quality systems carry detailed job duty requirements in H-1B petitions. Make sure your offer letter and job description reference the specific engineering functions you'll perform, not just a generic title, to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Time your petition filing around the April lottery window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions open for filing on April 1 each year for an October 1 start date. Your employer must complete the USCIS online registration in March before filing the full I-129 petition. Missing the registration window means waiting another full year.
H-1B Visa Biomedical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biomedical Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Biomedical Engineer as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or a closely related engineering field. Your employer must document that the specific role at their organization requires that degree, not just that the field generally does.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Biomedical Engineers?
Medical device manufacturers, hospital health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and university research centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Biomedical Engineers. You can identify employers with an active filing history for this occupation code on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by role.
Can I switch Biomedical Engineer employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending or approved for at least 180 days, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS to approve it. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification.
Does my degree field matter if it's not called biomedical engineering?
It does matter. USCIS reviews the nexus between your degree field and the job duties. Degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or chemical engineering can support a Biomedical Engineer petition if your coursework or experience bridges to the role. Your employer's attorney will typically include a detailed explanation in the I-129 filing to establish that connection.
What happens if my Biomedical Engineer H-1B is selected in the lottery but my employer withdraws before October 1?
If your employer withdraws the approved petition before your start date, your H-1B approval becomes void. You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer. Another employer can file a new cap-exempt H-1B petition on your behalf if your original petition was approved within the past six years.