H-1B Visa Emergency Medical Technician Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for Emergency Medical Technicians exist at employers who structure the role around degree-level clinical duties, satisfying USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering you for up to three years with extensions to six.
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333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
November 09, 2026
Department:
34006500 Emergency Room
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8/12 combo shift
Hours Per Week:
30
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Our skilled Emergency Department Medical Technicians are dedicated to providing rapid medical support, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in the most urgent and stressful situations.
Key Position Details:
- .75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
Job Description:
Within scope of medical certification, independently provides direct and indirect patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and the fitting and educating of durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of the RN which may include assisting patients with grooming and hygiene needs and personal comfort. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Principle Responsibilities
Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
- This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
- Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
- Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort and population specific needs of the individual.
- Plans and organizes for procedures.
- May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
- May assist in rooming and transporting of patients.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
- Maintains skin integrity.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards.
- May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turn over.
- May support administrative and training duties.
- May process physician orders.
- May order and stock supplies.
- May answer and screen phone calls.
- May serve as a preceptor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing
- 1+ experience in acute health care setting
- 1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
Licenses/Certifications
One of the below are required:
- Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT - Office of EMS required if working in MN
- Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT – WI – Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Minnesota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry if working in state of MN upon hire/ WI Department of Health Services Nurse Aide Registry if working in the state of WI upon hire
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Regional Hospital Sites - Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $22.13 to $30.51 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
November 09, 2026
Department:
34006500 Emergency Room
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8/12 combo shift
Hours Per Week:
30
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Our skilled Emergency Department Medical Technicians are dedicated to providing rapid medical support, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety in the most urgent and stressful situations.
Key Position Details:
- .75 FTE (60 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8- and 12-hour day/evening shifts
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
Job Description:
Within scope of medical certification, independently provides direct and indirect patient care. This includes, but not limited to phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, applying splints, obtaining specimen and the fitting and educating of durable medical equipment. Provides care to patients under the direction of the RN which may include assisting patients with grooming and hygiene needs and personal comfort. Participates in quality improvement activities.
Principle Responsibilities
Within scope of position, independently performs patient care.
- This may include, but not limited to equipment set up and maintenance, phlebotomy, EKG, wound preparation, blood glucose monitoring, CPR, visual acuity exam, applying splints, obtaining specimen, education of durable medical equipment and fitting.
- Under the direction of the RN, provides patient care to include wound dressings, oxygen application, assisting with procedures, irrigations, restrain application, pressure dressing, transferring fall risk patients, pelvic exams, decontamination procedures, placement and removal of backboard and c-collar.
- Assists patient with grooming and hygiene needs, personal comfort and population specific needs of the individual.
- Plans and organizes for procedures.
- May handle medication for procedural set up, stocking and transport.
- May assist in rooming and transporting of patients.
- Distributes and sets up water, snacks and patient trays and assists patients.
- Maintains skin integrity.
- Provides assistance with ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM) according to activity order and needs of the patient.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
- Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards.
- May participate in room and equipment cleaning and room turn over.
- May support administrative and training duties.
- May process physician orders.
- May order and stock supplies.
- May answer and screen phone calls.
- May serve as a preceptor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions utilizing i-STAT testing
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent for positions not utilizing i-STAT testing
- 1+ experience in acute health care setting
- 1+ experience in basic arrhythmia and EKG interpretation
Licenses/Certifications
One of the below are required:
- Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT - Office of EMS required if working in MN
- Certified Emergency Medical Tech – EMT – WI – Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification upon hire
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Minnesota Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry if working in state of MN upon hire/ WI Department of Health Services Nurse Aide Registry if working in the state of WI upon hire
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Regional Hospital Sites - Licensed EMT or Certified EMT or CNA preferred
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $22.13 to $30.51 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Emergency Medical Technician
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for specialty occupation approval. Frame your application around any paramedic science, emergency health sciences, or allied health degree you hold, and document how your role demands that specific academic foundation.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level. Run your SOC code and worksite zip code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Target health systems with established immigration programs
Large hospital networks and air medical transport operators already have immigration counsel and repeat LCA filing experience. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B visa sponsorship history in emergency and prehospital care roles, narrowing your search to organizations equipped to sponsor.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
EMS roles frequently rotate across multiple stations, hospitals, or response zones. USCIS requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite address. Raise this with your prospective employer early so their counsel prepares the correct number of LCA filings before your I-129 is submitted.
Secure a credential evaluation before the employer files
If your paramedic or emergency health training came from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before USCIS adjudicates your petition. Delays in producing this equivalency document are a common reason for Requests for Evidence on EMT H-1B cases.
Understand the cap timeline before your OPT or status expires
H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window directly with USCIS. If your existing work authorization expires before an October 1 start date, ask your employer whether a cap-exempt filing route, such as a nonprofit hospital system, applies to your position.
H-1B Visa Emergency Medical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Emergency Medical Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. The standard EMT or paramedic role is typically an associate-degree or certificate-level position, which does not meet the H-1B specialty occupation threshold on its own. Sponsoring employers build the position around degree-level clinical coordination, education, or program management duties and document why a bachelor's degree in emergency health sciences or a related field is a minimum requirement for that specific role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for EMT and prehospital care roles?
Large academic medical centers, air medical transport companies, and integrated health systems are most likely to have the immigration infrastructure to sponsor. These organizations file Labor Condition Applications regularly and have established relationships with immigration counsel. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in emergency and prehospital care, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already sponsored similar roles.
How does the LCA process work for EMT jobs that cover multiple worksites?
DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each physical worksite address where you'll work. For EMS roles that rotate across stations, hospitals, or response zones, your employer must file individual LCAs for each location before USCIS can approve your I-129 petition. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that every anticipated worksite is listed and certified before the petition is submitted.
Can a foreign-trained paramedic or EMT qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if your international training is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service. USCIS adjudicators will review the equivalency report as part of the specialty occupation determination. Getting this evaluation completed before your employer files the I-129 prevents delays caused by Requests for Evidence on credential questions.
How long does H-1B status last for an EMT position, and can it be renewed?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years require an approved immigrant visa petition or other qualifying circumstances under AC21. Each renewal requires a new certified LCA reflecting current prevailing wages at your worksite location.