Biomedical Equipment Technician Jobs for OPT Students
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs on OPT are a strong fit for F-1 students with degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers in hospitals, medical device companies, and clinical settings regularly hire BMET technicians, and the role's technical degree requirement supports STEM OPT extension eligibility.
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Precise. Reliable. Powerful. Join a team as innovative as the technology we manage.
Sodexo’s growing Healthcare Technology Management Division is seeking solution-oriented candidates who excel at customer service with a proven success as an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician II to support Healthcare Technology service for Froedtert Health located in Menomonee Falls, WI.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, maintain and calibrate a basic range of clinical equipment, devices, systems and instruments.
- Provide advanced support of equipment for direct patient care
- Interact on a routine basis with clinical health providers in the identification of technology based problems and solutions
- Solve organization-level customer service issues and complaints
- Prepare required documentation and reports
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Financial responsibility for purchasing parts and service
- Demonstrate a safety mindset
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience repairing, maintaining, and calibrating medical devices independently.
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- The ability to make decisions regarding troubleshooting and repairing medical devices.
- Excellent communication, customer service and time management skills.
- Experience effectively repairing, maintaining and calibrating clinical devices such as: General Biomedical Devices- ESU’s, Vital sign machines, Defibrillators, AD’s, Telemetry, EKG, IV Infusion Pumps, Patent Monitoring Systems, plus OR, and Ventilators (not all are required).
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirement - Associates Degree (or equivalent experience) in electronic, biomedical engineering or a discipline geared toward managing maintaining and repairing clinical equipment within a healthcare environment
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical repair in a health care technology setting
INTRODUCTION
Precise. Reliable. Powerful. Join a team as innovative as the technology we manage.
Sodexo’s growing Healthcare Technology Management Division is seeking solution-oriented candidates who excel at customer service with a proven success as an experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician II to support Healthcare Technology service for Froedtert Health located in Menomonee Falls, WI.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, maintain and calibrate a basic range of clinical equipment, devices, systems and instruments.
- Provide advanced support of equipment for direct patient care
- Interact on a routine basis with clinical health providers in the identification of technology based problems and solutions
- Solve organization-level customer service issues and complaints
- Prepare required documentation and reports
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Financial responsibility for purchasing parts and service
- Demonstrate a safety mindset
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You Bring:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience repairing, maintaining, and calibrating medical devices independently.
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- The ability to make decisions regarding troubleshooting and repairing medical devices.
- Excellent communication, customer service and time management skills.
- Experience effectively repairing, maintaining and calibrating clinical devices such as: General Biomedical Devices- ESU’s, Vital sign machines, Defibrillators, AD’s, Telemetry, EKG, IV Infusion Pumps, Patent Monitoring Systems, plus OR, and Ventilators (not all are required).
WHO WE ARE
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Requirement - Associates Degree (or equivalent experience) in electronic, biomedical engineering or a discipline geared toward managing maintaining and repairing clinical equipment within a healthcare environment
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in electronic, mechanical or electro-mechanical repair in a health care technology setting
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Biomedical Equipment Technician
Confirm your degree supports the role
BMET positions require a directly related degree, typically biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or clinical technology. Confirm your transcript reflects coursework in medical devices, electronics, or instrumentation before applying, since employers use degree alignment to validate OPT authorization.
Prioritize healthcare systems and medical device companies
Large hospital networks and medical device manufacturers like Siemens Healthineers, Philips, and GE HealthCare have structured OPT hiring processes. They employ BMETs in large volumes and are more familiar with work authorization requirements than smaller independent service organizations.
Highlight preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance experience
Employers screen BMET candidates for hands-on experience with Joint Commission standards, FDA regulations, and equipment maintenance logs. Emphasizing these credentials in your resume signals that you can contribute immediately, which reduces employer hesitation about OPT timelines and training investment.
Address your OPT timeline early in outreach
BMET roles often involve credentialing and onboarding that takes several weeks. Contact hiring managers early to confirm your OPT start date and end date, giving the employer enough lead time to schedule your start before your authorization window opens.
Pursue CBET certification to strengthen your profile
The Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential signals professional readiness and is recognized across U.S. healthcare employers. Candidates pursuing or holding CBET certification stand out in competitive applicant pools, especially when employer familiarity with OPT authorization is limited.
Use your university's biomedical engineering network
Faculty advisors and alumni working in clinical engineering or medical device companies can refer you directly to hiring managers. Referrals from trusted contacts significantly reduce the friction of explaining OPT authorization to employers encountering it for the first time.
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Do Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
BMET roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. You also need to work for an E-Verify enrolled employer. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
What employers hire Biomedical Equipment Technician OPT students?
Hospital systems, independent service organizations, and medical device manufacturers are the primary employers. Companies like Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, and GE HealthCare regularly hire BMETs and have experience onboarding international candidates on work authorization. You can browse OPT-friendly BMET openings directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring or hiring OPT candidates.
Is a Biomedical Equipment Technician role considered a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
OPT authorization does not require a specialty occupation determination the way H-1B does. What matters is that your employment is directly related to your degree field. For BMET roles, a degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or clinical technology typically satisfies this requirement. Your DSO documents the connection between your role and your degree on your SEVIS record.
How do I explain my OPT work authorization to a BMET employer who is unfamiliar with it?
Frame it simply: OPT is a federal work authorization program for F-1 students that allows you to work in your degree field for up to 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension. The employer does not file any petition or pay any fees for standard OPT. For STEM OPT, they need to be E-Verify enrolled and complete a training plan, but there is no lottery or USCIS petition involved.
What should I include on my resume to get BMET OPT jobs faster?
List specific equipment types you have serviced, such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and imaging systems, alongside any preventive maintenance software you have used. Include your OPT authorization dates clearly, note if you are STEM OPT eligible, and mention any CBET exam preparation or certification. Employers in clinical settings prioritize demonstrable hands-on experience over academic credentials alone.
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