OPT Hospital Attendant Jobs
Hospital Attendant jobs are available to F-1 OPT students with a degree in healthcare, health sciences, or a related field. Most roles involve direct patient support in clinical settings, making them strong OPT matches. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if applicable, gives you time to build hands-on U.S. healthcare experience.
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The Surgical Services Attendant performs a variety of service and direct patient care activities related to the care of patients who are undergoing surgery or other procedures, which support the nursing staff in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Direct patient care activities are related to: the transportation and transfer of patients, equipment, supplies and specimens to and from designated areas; positioning of patients based on procedural needs, set up and turnover of procedural suites; the cleanliness and upkeep of all transportation equipment; maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies pertinent to the departmental operation.
Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs a variety of service and patient care activities that support the care team in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Services include, but are not limited to, patient transports and positioning, transport of specimens to the lab and retrieval of blood bank products, equipment set up including specialty services such as orthopedics.
- Responsible for the cleanliness, stocking, and upkeep of all Operating/procedural room(s) and daily supply orders.
- May participate in daily/weekly equipment checks including, but not limited to, fluid warmers, sterile storage area temp/humidity and eye wash stations.
- Participates in coordinating equipment repair in collaboration with Biomed team and Vendors.
- Participates in the onboarding and training of new staff members to the role of surgical service attendant including positioning, proper body mechanics, general sterile technique concepts, OR/procedural room cleaning protocols, equipment use and set ups, room and table set ups for the varied surgeons and procedures.
- Accepts additional duties with a positive attitude and is supportive of the unit.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Job Details
The Surgical Services Attendant performs a variety of service and direct patient care activities related to the care of patients who are undergoing surgery or other procedures, which support the nursing staff in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Direct patient care activities are related to: the transportation and transfer of patients, equipment, supplies and specimens to and from designated areas; positioning of patients based on procedural needs, set up and turnover of procedural suites; the cleanliness and upkeep of all transportation equipment; maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies pertinent to the departmental operation.
Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs a variety of service and patient care activities that support the care team in providing quality healthcare to each patient. Services include, but are not limited to, patient transports and positioning, transport of specimens to the lab and retrieval of blood bank products, equipment set up including specialty services such as orthopedics.
- Responsible for the cleanliness, stocking, and upkeep of all Operating/procedural room(s) and daily supply orders.
- May participate in daily/weekly equipment checks including, but not limited to, fluid warmers, sterile storage area temp/humidity and eye wash stations.
- Participates in coordinating equipment repair in collaboration with Biomed team and Vendors.
- Participates in the onboarding and training of new staff members to the role of surgical service attendant including positioning, proper body mechanics, general sterile technique concepts, OR/procedural room cleaning protocols, equipment use and set ups, room and table set ups for the varied surgeons and procedures.
- Accepts additional duties with a positive attitude and is supportive of the unit.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
For more benefits information, please click here.
Tips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Hospital Attendant
Target hospitals with established OPT hiring programs
Large hospital systems and academic medical centers are more familiar with OPT work authorization than smaller clinics. They have HR infrastructure to verify your EAD and manage your employment start date around OPT timelines.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Many healthcare employers need lead time for background checks, health screenings, and onboarding. Start applying 60 to 90 days before your OPT begins so you can start work the day your EAD becomes valid.
Confirm the role qualifies under your degree field
OPT employment must be directly related to your major. A Hospital Attendant role should connect to your healthcare or health sciences degree. Document that connection clearly in your resume and be ready to explain it to your DSO.
Have your EAD, I-20, and visa documents ready at offer
Healthcare employers move quickly once they decide to hire. Prepare a complete employment authorization packet in advance so you can respond immediately when an offer comes, without delays from document gathering.
Be upfront about your OPT end date during interviews
Hiring managers in clinical settings plan staffing months in advance. Transparency about your authorization window builds trust and opens the conversation about whether the employer can support an H-1B visa petition when the time comes.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early in the process
Not all healthcare employers sponsor work visas. Asking during the second interview round, not the first, is a natural point to gauge sponsorship willingness without raising concerns before the employer sees your qualifications.
Hospital Attendant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Hospital Attendants in the U.S.?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. Hospital Attendant positions tied to a healthcare, health sciences, or nursing degree qualify for OPT employment. You need a valid EAD before your start date. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific role qualifies under your major before you accept an offer.
Does a Hospital Attendant role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension applies to STEM-designated majors. If your degree is in a qualifying field such as health informatics, biological sciences, or a related STEM discipline, and the role is related to that degree, you may be eligible. Healthcare administration and nursing degrees are not always on the STEM list, so check your specific CIP code with your DSO.
Where can I find Hospital Attendant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching there surfaces Hospital Attendant roles where employers are already familiar with or open to OPT candidates, saving you time on applications that go nowhere.
Do Hospital Attendant employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Sponsorship varies significantly. Large hospital networks and health systems affiliated with universities are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than small community clinics or private practices. During your OPT period, building a strong performance record and identifying your employer's HR process for sponsorship gives you the best chance of continuing your status after OPT ends.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch Hospital Attendant jobs?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must still be directly related to your degree. Report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. There is no filing required with USCIS for the job change itself, but maintaining proper records of each employer and your OPT connection to your major is essential for STEM extension eligibility and future visa applications.