J-1 Visa Biomedical Engineer Jobs
Biomedical Engineer roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 while the hiring institution serves as your host organization. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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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 as a Biomedical Engineer
Document your engineering credentials precisely
Your DS-2019 application requires proof that your degree and work history align with biomedical engineering specifically. Transcripts listing generic engineering coursework without biomedical specialization can delay sponsor approval, so gather degree certificates, published research, and employer letters that name your technical focus explicitly.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar categories
If you hold a biomedical engineering degree and fewer than five years of post-graduation experience, you likely qualify as a Trainee, not a Research Scholar. Research Scholar status suits engineers joining university labs or federally funded research programs requiring an advanced degree and established publication record.
Target host institutions with active J-1 infrastructure
Hospitals with biomedical device labs, research universities, and NIH-affiliated institutes routinely host J-1 exchange visitors and already have relationships with designated sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers in biomedical and medical device sectors that have demonstrated familiarity with J-1 program requirements.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL and sponsor requirements
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Research Objectives form before issuing your DS-2019. For biomedical engineers, this means listing specific lab techniques, regulatory knowledge areas such as FDA 510(k) processes, or device testing protocols you will learn, not broad statements about gaining industry exposure.
Confirm your host employer understands the 2-year rule early
Biomedical engineers from countries with government-funded training programs or critical skills shortages are frequently subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Raise this with your prospective host organization before signing any offer, since a waiver application can add months to your timeline.
Verify wage compliance before your DS-2019 is issued
Your host employer's offered compensation must align with prevailing wages for biomedical engineers in the relevant metropolitan area. Cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search and Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data before your designated sponsor finalizes your DS-2019 to avoid compliance issues that could delay or void your program.
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Find Biomedical Engineer JobsBiomedical Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to biomedical engineers?
It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates completing structured training at a U.S. host institution typically qualify under the Intern or Trainee category. Researchers with advanced degrees joining university labs or federally funded projects usually qualify as Research Scholars. Physicians doing clinical biomedical research may fall under the Physician category administered through ECFMG. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category before issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a biomedical engineer?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE, sponsors your J-1 visa by issuing your DS-2019 form and monitoring your program compliance. The hospital, university, or biomedical device company where you work is your host organization, not your visa sponsor. This distinction matters because your sponsor, not your employer, is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. employers that host J-1 biomedical engineers?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in the biomedical, medical device, and life sciences sectors that are familiar with J-1 exchange visitor requirements. Academic medical centers, research universities, and NIH-affiliated institutes are common host organizations because they already have established relationships with designated sponsor organizations and experience hosting international exchange visitors in engineering roles.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to biomedical engineers?
It can. Biomedical engineers whose J-1 participation was funded by their home country government, or who come from countries where biomedical engineering is designated as a skills-shortage field, are often subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This requirement must be fulfilled or formally waived before you can change to most other U.S. visa statuses, including H-1B or immigrant visas. Check your DS-2019 and visa stamp, which will note if the requirement applies to you.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a biomedical engineer role?
Your designated sponsor requires a Training Plan or Research Objectives form that specifies measurable learning goals tied to biomedical engineering practice. Generic language about gaining experience is insufficient. Effective plans identify concrete competencies such as regulatory submission processes, device prototyping methods, or specific laboratory techniques, along with a timeline, supervision structure, and how the training advances skills you cannot obtain in your home country.
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