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Biomedical professionals can enter the U.S. under J-1 visa sponsorship through the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Host institutions ranging from academic medical centers to biotech firms work with State Department-designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019 and structure your exchange program.
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Biomedical Engineering Intern, you will perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution. This role is responsible for cleaning, evaluating, inspecting, and delivering designated medical devices and equipment, including—but not limited to—infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts, and procedural trays.
A caregiver in this position PRN (as needed) variable shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.
- Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices and equipment, such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays.
- Document work activity in an electronic database.
- Order supplies, stock patient rooms and deploy supplies to units and departments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Hospital or logistics experience
- Pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree
- Current student enrolled in a 2 – 4-year degree program in engineering
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to operate emergency equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to inspect equipment.
- Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures.
- Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products.
- Ability to distinguish color.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
PAY RANGE
- Minimum hourly: $17.50
- Maximum hourly: $17.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
INTRODUCTION
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Biomedical Engineering Intern, you will perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution. This role is responsible for cleaning, evaluating, inspecting, and delivering designated medical devices and equipment, including—but not limited to—infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts, and procedural trays.
A caregiver in this position PRN (as needed) variable shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution.
- Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices and equipment, such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays.
- Document work activity in an electronic database.
- Order supplies, stock patient rooms and deploy supplies to units and departments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Hospital or logistics experience
- Pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree
- Current student enrolled in a 2 – 4-year degree program in engineering
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to operate emergency equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to move/transport items weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport carts weighing up to or more than 100 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.).
- Ability to inspect equipment.
- Ability to install, repair and maintain systems, equipment, fixtures and/or structures.
- Ability to clean, operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products.
- Ability to distinguish color.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
PAY RANGE
- Minimum hourly: $17.50
- Maximum hourly: $17.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Biomedical
Verify your degree aligns with biomedical categories
The J-1 Trainee category requires at least a bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience. Confirm your credentials meet the threshold before targeting host employers, since designated sponsors validate this during DS-2019 issuance.
Target institutions with active research infrastructure
Academic medical centers, NIH-affiliated labs, and biotech firms regularly host J-1 exchange visitors because they have the supervisory structure sponsors require. Filter your search by institutions with established research departments, not general industry employers unfamiliar with exchange visitor compliance.
Search verified sponsorship-ready roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find biomedical roles at U.S. employers already aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs, so you're not cold-pitching host organizations that have never navigated the DS-2019 process or training plan requirements.
Draft your training plan before employer conversations
Every J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar placement requires a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision, and evaluation schedules. Having a draft ready signals to prospective host employers that you understand the compliance obligations they'll share with the designated sponsor.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Biomedical Research Scholar and Specialist placements at government-funded institutions frequently trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Establish whether your host position is government-financed before accepting an offer, since this affects any future H-1B or immigrant visa plans.
Confirm the host employer's J-1 category eligibility
Not every biomedical employer qualifies as a host organization under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. During offer negotiations, ask whether they've previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors and worked with a designated sponsor, since first-time hosts face longer onboarding timelines with USCIS and the State Department.
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Find Biomedical JobsBiomedical J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to biomedical professionals?
It depends on your career stage. Current students completing a biomedical degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Early-career professionals with a degree and at least one year of experience use the Trainee category. Established researchers and faculty candidates apply under Research Scholar or Professor. ECFMG administers a separate Physician category for foreign medical graduates in U.S. residency and fellowship programs.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a biomedical position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or ECFMG issue the DS-2019 form and monitor compliance throughout your exchange. The biomedical employer or research institution is the host, responsible for providing the placement and supervising your training plan, but they do not hold the sponsoring designation.
How do I find biomedical host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search for biomedical roles at U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 exchange visitor requirements. This matters because hosting a J-1 exchange visitor involves designated sponsor coordination, training plan approval, and ongoing compliance reporting. Targeting employers with prior J-1 hosting experience significantly shortens the time between offer and DS-2019 issuance.
Does a biomedical J-1 placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It often does. Biomedical Research Scholar and Specialist placements at government-funded institutions, or positions financed by U.S. or home-country government funds, typically carry the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you must return to your home country for two years before applying for H-1B or immigrant visa status unless you obtain a waiver through channels such as a State Department recommendation or a U.S. government agency request.
Can a biomedical J-1 trainee extend their program beyond the initial period?
Yes. The J-1 Trainee category allows a maximum program duration of 18 months, with one extension possible up to the 18-month cap, for a combined ceiling of 18 months total. The Research Scholar category allows an initial period up to three years, with extensions possible through the designated sponsor. Extensions require updated training plans and continued compliance with State Department program regulations.
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