H-1B Visa Hemodialysis Technician Jobs
Hemodialysis technicians operate in a specialty occupation that qualifies for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a relevant associate or bachelor's degree. Large dialysis networks and hospital systems file LCAs regularly for this title, and the 85,000-cap H-1B applies, making employer selection and filing timing critical to your job search.
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- 12 hour shifts (3 per week)
- 6a-6:30p (Occasional 530a-6p if needing to open clinic)
- Weekend Commitment: (E/O Saturday)
- Holiday Commitment: (3 Holidays per year)
- Occasional per-diem call on Sunday
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To assist nurses with patient and non-patient care. To maintain hemodialysis machinery. To invent and order water source and machine supplies. To perform minor repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance on hemodialysis machines and water sources.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nursing Assistance including but not limited to assist with feeding patients, moving and positioning patients, removal and insertion of AV fistula/graft needles.
- Perform accucheck tests.
- Obtain weights and vital signs.
- Perform escort duties as needed including transferring of patients to and from the dialysis units.
- String and test conductivity and pH of machines.
- Move dialysis equipment to other areas of the hospitals.
- Cap off PD patients and maintain PD inventory.
- Control inventory by ordering supplies from both the hospital supply room and outside vendors.
- Stock patient care areas.
- Daily water room monitoring.
- Obtain cultures monthly and PRN from RO machines at both Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals.
- Clean and disinfect RO machines monthly and PRN at Wilmington and Christiana.
- Obtain cultures monthly and PRN on portable dialysis machines at both locations.
- Clean and disinfect portable dialysis machines at both locations.
- Provide minor maintenance and repairs on dialysis machines.
- Maintain records of cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of dialysis machines.
- Quarterly disafe filter replacement.
- Monthly micron filter replacement.
- Semi-Annual re-bedding of Carbon tanks.
- Semi-annual endotoxin filter replacement.
- Quarterly low & high pH descale cleaning.
- Multi-media and softener re-bed every 2 years.
- Obtain, monitor and document yearly and monthly bacterial cultures and endotoxin results.
- Maintain compliance with AAMI standards.
- Orient staff to water source.
- Educate staff regarding machine troubleshooting.
- Attend water source maintenance continuing education & training as required.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients or visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Interacts daily with nurses, PCTs, and patients within the dialysis unit. Occasional contact with clinical engineering personnel and outside machine vendors.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Mentors and orients new staff. Educates staff on trouble shooting and maintenance.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direction of the nurse. Maintenance of the water systems and dialysis machines reviewed by the nurse manager or the clinical educator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must have graduated from Certified Dialysis Technician program or complete this program within 18 months of hire. Minimum five years patient care experience required. Three to five years of dialysis experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to discern colors
- Ability to follow diagrams and detailed written instructions.
- Skilled at organizing time in order to manage several different tasks.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Skill in communication.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work at both Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. On the job training. Some time flexibility required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to push/pull dialysis machinery. Must be able to move patients.
Hourly Pay Range: $21.03 - $31.54
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SHIFT:
- 12 hour shifts (3 per week)
- 6a-6:30p (Occasional 530a-6p if needing to open clinic)
- Weekend Commitment: (E/O Saturday)
- Holiday Commitment: (3 Holidays per year)
- Occasional per-diem call on Sunday
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To assist nurses with patient and non-patient care. To maintain hemodialysis machinery. To invent and order water source and machine supplies. To perform minor repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance on hemodialysis machines and water sources.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nursing Assistance including but not limited to assist with feeding patients, moving and positioning patients, removal and insertion of AV fistula/graft needles.
- Perform accucheck tests.
- Obtain weights and vital signs.
- Perform escort duties as needed including transferring of patients to and from the dialysis units.
- String and test conductivity and pH of machines.
- Move dialysis equipment to other areas of the hospitals.
- Cap off PD patients and maintain PD inventory.
- Control inventory by ordering supplies from both the hospital supply room and outside vendors.
- Stock patient care areas.
- Daily water room monitoring.
- Obtain cultures monthly and PRN from RO machines at both Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals.
- Clean and disinfect RO machines monthly and PRN at Wilmington and Christiana.
- Obtain cultures monthly and PRN on portable dialysis machines at both locations.
- Clean and disinfect portable dialysis machines at both locations.
- Provide minor maintenance and repairs on dialysis machines.
- Maintain records of cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of dialysis machines.
- Quarterly disafe filter replacement.
- Monthly micron filter replacement.
- Semi-Annual re-bedding of Carbon tanks.
- Semi-annual endotoxin filter replacement.
- Quarterly low & high pH descale cleaning.
- Multi-media and softener re-bed every 2 years.
- Obtain, monitor and document yearly and monthly bacterial cultures and endotoxin results.
- Maintain compliance with AAMI standards.
- Orient staff to water source.
- Educate staff regarding machine troubleshooting.
- Attend water source maintenance continuing education & training as required.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients or visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Interacts daily with nurses, PCTs, and patients within the dialysis unit. Occasional contact with clinical engineering personnel and outside machine vendors.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Mentors and orients new staff. Educates staff on trouble shooting and maintenance.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direction of the nurse. Maintenance of the water systems and dialysis machines reviewed by the nurse manager or the clinical educator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Must have graduated from Certified Dialysis Technician program or complete this program within 18 months of hire. Minimum five years patient care experience required. Three to five years of dialysis experience required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to discern colors
- Ability to follow diagrams and detailed written instructions.
- Skilled at organizing time in order to manage several different tasks.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Skill in communication.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work at both Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. On the job training. Some time flexibility required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to push/pull dialysis machinery. Must be able to move patients.
Hourly Pay Range: $21.03 - $31.54
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hemodialysis Technician
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If your employer defines the position as requiring only an associate degree, document how your specific duties and facility standards elevate it to specialty occupation level before filing.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter hemodialysis technician roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this job code, so you're applying to facilities that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this exact title rather than introducing the process from scratch.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up your specific job title and metro area in the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location, so knowing the floor protects you during salary discussions.
Confirm the facility is E-Verify enrolled
Dialysis centers affiliated with large health systems are typically E-Verify participants, but independent outpatient facilities sometimes are not. STEM OPT employers must be enrolled, and H-1B employers at certain cap-exempt institutions have separate rules, so ask HR directly before your offer letter is issued.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive starts
If your OPT or prior status expires close to your intended start date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 alongside the I-129 petition. USCIS processes premium petitions within 15 business days, which significantly reduces the risk of a gap in authorized employment for clinical roles.
Document clinical certifications in your H-1B petition
Your CCHT, CHT, or BONENT credential is not automatically reviewed by USCIS but strengthens the specialty occupation argument when included in the employer's support letter. Ask your attorney to cite your certification alongside the degree requirement to reduce request-for-evidence risk.
H-1B Visa Hemodialysis Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hemodialysis technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can qualify, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many facilities define the role at the associate degree level, which creates H-1B eligibility risk. Employers who frame the position around a clinical or biological sciences degree, and who can show this is standard practice in their industry, have a stronger case. USCIS reviews the actual job duties, not just the title.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for hemodialysis technicians?
Large dialysis networks and hospital systems with established immigration programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. Independent outpatient centers rarely sponsor because the administrative overhead is significant relative to their size. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for employers with active LCA filing history for hemodialysis roles, which is a reliable proxy for H-1B sponsorship willingness.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect my job search as a hemodialysis technician?
Most hemodialysis technician positions are at for-profit dialysis centers or private hospitals, which are subject to the annual 85,000-cap H-1B lottery. Registrations open in March for an October 1 start date, so your job search and offer timing need to align with that cycle. Roles at nonprofit hospitals or university-affiliated medical centers may qualify for cap-exempt status, which allows filing at any time without lottery selection.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch dialysis employers?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new H-1B petition before your first day. You can start working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not after approval, under H-1B portability rules. You must have been in valid H-1B status when the new petition is filed and must not have any unauthorized employment gaps. Notify USCIS of the change through the new filing.
What O*NET classification applies to hemodialysis technicians for H-1B wage purposes?
Hemodialysis technicians typically fall under the O*NET classification for Medical Equipment Preparers or, in some cases, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians depending on the specific duties described in the LCA. The employer selects the Standard Occupational Classification code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that code determines which prevailing wage level applies in your metro area. Misclassification can trigger a wage compliance issue, so confirm the SOC code matches your actual duties.