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Biomedical Equipment Technician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, electronics, or a directly related field. Employers in hospital systems, device manufacturers, and third-party service organizations regularly file H-1B petitions for qualified BMETs. Find employers with active LCA filing history here.
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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 on-call shifts as needed.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Rate: $22 - $36
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
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 on-call shifts as needed.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Rate: $22 - $36
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Biomedical Equipment Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the BMET role. A biomedical engineering or electronics technology degree is the clearest path. An unrelated degree combined with unrelated experience is the most common RFE trigger for this occupation.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC code 49-9062 in your target metro. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure, any shortfall blocks LCA certification before your employer can file.
Target employers with existing biomed service contracts
Hospital networks and third-party biomed service companies with multi-site contracts file H-1B petitions more consistently than small standalone hospitals. Their volume means established HR processes and legal counsel already familiar with BMET specialty occupation documentation.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 49-9062 on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified LCAs for Biomedical Equipment Technician roles. This shows real sponsorship activity, not just a recruiter's promise, before you invest time in an application.
Get BMET certifications before the H-1B cap lottery
Credentials like the CBET from AAMI strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your petition and signal readiness to hospital procurement teams. Employers are more likely to commit to sponsorship costs for candidates with recognized certification already in hand.
Confirm cap-exempt status if hired by a hospital
Nonprofit hospitals and research institutions are often cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning your petition doesn't enter the annual lottery and can be filed year-round. Ask HR directly whether the entity qualifies, this changes your timeline significantly.
H-1B Visa Biomedical Equipment Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Biomedical Equipment Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the employer's job description requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, electronics engineering, or a directly related field. Positions framed around vocational training or associate degrees typically don't meet the specialty occupation threshold. USCIS reviews the actual duties and the employer's normal hiring practice, not just the job title, so the petition support letter matters as much as your credentials.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for BMET roles?
Hospital health systems, university medical centers, medical device manufacturers, and third-party biomed service companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation. Nonprofit hospitals and academic medical centers may be cap-exempt, letting them file outside the annual lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by LCA filing history for SOC code 49-9062 and target companies with a documented sponsorship track record.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect BMET job offers?
Every H-1B employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. For BMET positions, that figure varies by metro area and experience level. You can check applicable rates using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If your offered salary falls below the certified wage, the LCA won't be approved and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new BMET employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new BMET employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own I-129 and LCA for the specific role and location. A change from a hospital setting to a device manufacturer, for example, requires a new specialty occupation justification matching your degree to the new duties.
Does BMET experience substitute for a degree in an H-1B petition?
Only if it's structured to meet USCIS's equivalency standard: generally three years of specialized experience substitute for one year of formal education, meaning 12 years of progressively responsible BMET experience can substitute for a four-year degree. The experience must be evaluated by a credentialing authority and documented in an expert opinion letter. USCIS scrutinizes experience-based equivalency petitions more heavily than degree-based ones, so the documentation needs to be thorough.