H-1B Visa Hemodialysis Technician Jobs
Hemodialysis technicians operate in a specialty occupation that qualifies for H-1B 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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City: Lake City
State: MN
Department
Nursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (MCDS) system. Under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles. These roles include but are not limited to: direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport, and performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is also expected. The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician carries out designated skills that are within these functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and as written into the policies and procedures of Mayo Clinic.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required. Certified nursing assistant training course required OR one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting OR RN student with one semester of clinical coursework completed OR completion of a Dialysis Technician training program. Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test.
Excellent communication skills. Computer skills. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. Ability to effectively work with multiple team members including working at/floating to other dialysis units. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), Military Training Network. Successful completion of Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after October 14, 2008. Exam offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$22.12 - $31.21 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
48
Schedule Details
Sunday-Saturday, Days, 12 hour Shifts
Weekend Schedule
Every other Fri/Sat
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Brittany Crowson
Location:
City: Lake City
State: MN
Department
Nursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (MCDS) system. Under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles. These roles include but are not limited to: direct patient care and observations, basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance, water treatment monitoring, vascular access monitoring, cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine, drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport, and performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls. Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is also expected. The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician carries out designated skills that are within these functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and as written into the policies and procedures of Mayo Clinic.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required. Certified nursing assistant training course required OR one year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting OR RN student with one semester of clinical coursework completed OR completion of a Dialysis Technician training program. Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test.
Excellent communication skills. Computer skills. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. Ability to effectively work with multiple team members including working at/floating to other dialysis units. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers), Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers), Military Training Network. Successful completion of Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after October 14, 2008. Exam offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$22.12 - $31.21 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Part Time
Hours/Pay Period
48
Schedule Details
Sunday-Saturday, Days, 12 hour Shifts
Weekend Schedule
Every other Fri/Sat
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Brittany Crowson
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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.
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Find Hemodialysis Technician JobsHemodialysis Technician H-1B Visa: 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.
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