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Quality Assurance Lead roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before your petition reaches USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Career area
Facility
Position Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06/11/2026
Location
Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID
JOB_POSTING-3-1878
Job Summary:
The SPD Technician Quality Assurance Lead is accountable for precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors, re-evaluation, and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator. This position is responsible for the daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission), along with collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership. This person will perform audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes. The role includes performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor. The incumbent will print various reports in an instrument tracking system. This person will serve as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
- CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (required) Or
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years Progressively responsible experience, which includes specialty instrumentation, devices, and equipment. (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$26.65 - $37.90
Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
No
FTE %:
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Daily Hours:
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
Job Details
Career area
Facility
Position Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06/11/2026
Location
Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID
JOB_POSTING-3-1878
Job Summary:
The SPD Technician Quality Assurance Lead is accountable for precepting and overseeing the training of new hires and preceptors, re-evaluation, and documentation in collaboration with the SPD Educator. This position is responsible for the daily audits of sterilization and cleaning equipment to meet requirements (i.e. for CDPH and The Joint Commission), along with collaboration on process improvement with SPD Leadership. This person will perform audits of instrumentation, medical devices, and processes. The role includes performing audits on patient care equipment in CED in collaboration with the CED Supervisor. The incumbent will print various reports in an instrument tracking system. This person will serve as a role model in Sterile Processing standards and regulations for staff.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
- CBSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certified Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (required) Or
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - HSPA - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (required)
Work Experience
- Minimum five (5) years Progressively responsible experience, which includes specialty instrumentation, devices, and equipment. (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
$26.65 - $37.90
Workshift:
Varied (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
No
FTE %:
100
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Daily Hours:
8
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Quality Assurance Lead
Map your degree to the SOC code
QA Lead roles typically file under SOC 15-1253 or 17-2112. Confirm your degree field aligns with the occupation USCIS will evaluate, since a mismatch between your diploma and the job's SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro and SOC code before you enter salary discussions. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level II or III, and underbidding yourself can complicate the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter QA Lead roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, so you're only applying where H-1B sponsorship is an established practice, not a first-time experiment.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition at any time of year. If you're open to those sectors, clarify employer status in your first recruiter conversation.
Prepare O*NET documentation for your petition
Pull the O*NET profile for your job code and confirm the listed tasks and education requirements mirror your offer letter's job duties. Employers use this in the specialty occupation letter to satisfy USCIS, so gaps between the two create RFE risk.
Plan your 60-day grace period job search timeline
If your current H-1B is ending, you have 60 days to secure a new employer who can file a transfer petition. QA Lead roles with active LCAs on file can move faster, since the prevailing wage step is already in progress.
H-1B Visa Quality Assurance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as engineering, computer science, or a quality-focused discipline. Roles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are more likely to receive an RFE. Your offer letter's job duties need to reflect the specialized nature USCIS expects.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Assurance Lead positions?
Manufacturers, software companies, medical device firms, and aerospace contractors are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for QA Lead roles, since regulatory compliance requirements make specialized quality professionals essential. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already established practice.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer while staying in a QA Lead role?
Yes. An H-1B transfer, formally a portability filing, lets you start working for the new employer once they file the I-129 petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code before submitting the petition to USCIS.
What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a QA Lead for H-1B?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then submits Form I-129 to USCIS with a support letter establishing that the QA Lead role is a specialty occupation. That letter typically references the O*NET profile for the occupation, the company's internal job requirements, and your academic credentials showing the degree-to-role alignment.
Does my QA Lead experience outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?
Work experience earned abroad can substitute for education under the three-for-one rule: three years of progressive, specialized experience in quality assurance or a related field can replace one year of a bachelor's degree. An independent credentials evaluation firm must document this equivalency, and your employer's attorney will include the evaluation in the I-129 petition package for USCIS review.