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Transporter roles in hospitals, logistics networks, and research facilities can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application before your petition, certifying the offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your work location.
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Get Access To All JobsWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely transport patients between departments at 6410 Fannin Street and 6414 Fannin Street during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). In this role, you will assist with patient movement using wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The ideal candidate has at least six months of experience in patient transport, patient movement, or a healthcare setting and is committed to providing exceptional customer service to patients, families, and healthcare staff in a fast-paced environment. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for greeting patients and family members, identifying providers the patient will see, transports and escorts patients to and from their mode of arrival to their appointment.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Transports visitors and patients to campus locations as needed.
- Provides assistance to patients, their families, and visitors entering the clinic with a positive and helpful attitude.
- Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation as needed. Greets and introduces self to patients.
- Identify provider and/or Division the patient will be seen in and escorts or provides directions.
- Safely assists with patient transfer to wheelchairs or other assistive devices.
- Maintains work area with a focus on cleanliness, organization and adequate stock levels.
- Reports malfunctioning transportation equipment to appropriate service department.
- Communicates with administrative and clinical staff as needed to facilitate patient appointment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- None
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) preferred.
Minimum Experience:
None required. Experience in a clinic or medical office preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely transport patients between departments at 6410 Fannin Street and 6414 Fannin Street during regular business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). In this role, you will assist with patient movement using wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The ideal candidate has at least six months of experience in patient transport, patient movement, or a healthcare setting and is committed to providing exceptional customer service to patients, families, and healthcare staff in a fast-paced environment. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for greeting patients and family members, identifying providers the patient will see, transports and escorts patients to and from their mode of arrival to their appointment.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Transports visitors and patients to campus locations as needed.
- Provides assistance to patients, their families, and visitors entering the clinic with a positive and helpful attitude.
- Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation as needed. Greets and introduces self to patients.
- Identify provider and/or Division the patient will be seen in and escorts or provides directions.
- Safely assists with patient transfer to wheelchairs or other assistive devices.
- Maintains work area with a focus on cleanliness, organization and adequate stock levels.
- Reports malfunctioning transportation equipment to appropriate service department.
- Communicates with administrative and clinical staff as needed to facilitate patient appointment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- None
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) preferred.
Minimum Experience:
None required. Experience in a clinic or medical office preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Transporter
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Check the O*NET profile for Transporter occupations to confirm the job zone and degree requirements. H-1B eligibility depends on the position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just your personal credentials.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific SOC code and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify the offered wage meets that threshold, so knowing it in advance strengthens your offer negotiation.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Transporter roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That filing history signals the employer already understands the sponsorship process and isn't learning it for the first time with your petition.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR whether the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. USCIS requires E-Verify participation for cap-exempt employers, and many large healthcare or logistics networks mandate it regardless, which affects your I-9 and onboarding timeline.
Time your application around the cap lottery
USCIS accepts H-1B cap registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're mid-job search in the fall, target cap-exempt employers such as nonprofits or universities to avoid waiting until the next registration window.
Document your degree field alignment in writing
Prepare a written explanation connecting your degree field directly to Transporter duties such as patient logistics coordination, specimen handling protocols, or supply chain management. USCIS RFEs on specialty occupation are common for this title, so a detailed employer support letter prepared in advance reduces filing delays.
H-1B Visa Transporter: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Transporter role actually qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined by the employer. A general Transporter moving equipment or patients at a basic level is unlikely to qualify because the role doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, Transporter positions in research facilities, specialized logistics operations, or clinical supply chain roles that require a degree in healthcare administration, supply chain management, or a related field can meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find Transporter jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Transporter roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This shows you which organizations have already sponsored workers in this occupation, which means they've cleared DOL certification before and understand the process, reducing the risk that your petition stalls because the employer is unfamiliar with the requirements.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change Transporter employers?
You can change employers using H-1B portability under AC21, which allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your previous petition was approved, you've been in valid H-1B status, and your new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. The new employer must file before your current period of authorized admission expires.
Does the DOL prevailing wage apply differently for Transporter roles in different locations?
Yes. The prevailing wage is set by SOC code and geographic area of intended employment, so a Transporter role at a hospital in San Francisco will carry a higher DOL wage floor than the same title in a smaller metro. Your employer's LCA must certify the wage for the specific worksite, and if you're assigned to multiple locations, each site may require its own LCA posting. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current wage level for your location before evaluating any offer.
Is it harder to get an H-1B RFE for Transporter roles compared to other job titles?
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence more frequently for occupations where the specialty occupation requirement isn't obvious from the job title alone, and Transporter is one of those titles. The petition needs to clearly establish that the specific position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just that you hold one. A detailed employer support letter explaining the technical or specialized nature of the duties, combined with the job description and your degree transcript, is the best defense against an RFE in this occupational category.