H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota's H-1B visa sponsorship activity is concentrated in healthcare, financial services, and technology, with Sioux Falls and Rapid City anchoring most employer activity. The state's growing healthcare sector and expanding financial industry create consistent demand for specialty occupation roles across the region.
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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY LOCATION
Sturgis, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
STH Laboratory
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$23.71 - $39.53
Medical Laboratory Technician - SD $23.71-$29.64, Medical Laboratory Scientist - SD $31.62-$39.53
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day at Monument Health. As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT, your focus will be to collect, prepare, and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests, with varying complexity. You will assist in department procedures, including quality assurance, proficiency testing, calibrations, and complete related laboratory duties and supervise new caregivers in the department. Each day you will be demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and safety.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
- Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing.
- Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians.
- Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time.
- Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency.
- Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy.
- Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy).
- Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section.
- Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician)
Certification - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science
Certification - Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)
Experience - 1+ years of Laboratory Experience
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Diagnostics
JOB FAMILY
Laboratory
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Sturgis, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
STH Laboratory
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$23.71 - $39.53
Medical Laboratory Technician - SD $23.71-$29.64, Medical Laboratory Scientist - SD $31.62-$39.53
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day at Monument Health. As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.
As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT, your focus will be to collect, prepare, and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests, with varying complexity. You will assist in department procedures, including quality assurance, proficiency testing, calibrations, and complete related laboratory duties and supervise new caregivers in the department. Each day you will be demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and safety.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
- Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
- Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing.
- Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians.
- Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time.
- Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency.
- Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy.
- Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy).
- Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section.
- Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician)
Certification - Medical Lab Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science
Certification - Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)
Experience - 1+ years of Laboratory Experience
Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
JOB CATEGORY
Diagnostics
JOB FAMILY
Laboratory
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Tips for Finding H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
Focus on Sioux Falls first
Sioux Falls accounts for the majority of H-1B filings in South Dakota. Target employers headquartered there, particularly in banking, insurance, and healthcare, before expanding your search to smaller markets like Rapid City or Aberdeen.
Prioritize healthcare employers
Sanford Health and Avera Health are among South Dakota's largest employers and consistent H-1B sponsors. Roles in nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and medical research frequently appear on their sponsorship filings with the Department of Labor.
Check DOL LCA disclosures before applying
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data shows every certified Labor Condition Application by employer and job title in South Dakota. Use it to confirm an employer has actively sponsored H-1B workers before investing time in an application.
Search for H-1B-specific listings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship type, so you can search specifically for H-1B roles in South Dakota without sorting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. It saves significant time during a targeted job search.
Don't overlook financial services firms
South Dakota has unusually strong financial services presence due to favorable banking laws. Firms in credit card processing, consumer lending, and wealth management in Sioux Falls regularly file H-1B petitions for technology and compliance roles.
Time applications around the April H-1B cap season
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Identify target employers in South Dakota by January, begin conversations early, and allow enough lead time for the employer to prepare the I-129 filing.
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Which industries in South Dakota sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Healthcare is the dominant H-1B visa sponsoring industry in South Dakota, driven by large regional health systems. Financial services ranks second, with Sioux Falls serving as a hub for national credit and banking operations. Information technology roles embedded within these sectors, along with engineering positions at manufacturing firms, also generate consistent H-1B filings.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls generates the overwhelming share of H-1B sponsorship activity in South Dakota, home to the state's largest healthcare systems, financial institutions, and corporate headquarters. Rapid City is the second most active market, primarily in healthcare and government contracting. Aberdeen and Brookings have smaller but notable activity tied to healthcare and university-affiliated employers.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in South Dakota?
Roles that qualify for H-1B sponsorship in South Dakota generally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job. Common qualifying positions include registered nurses with specialized credentials, software developers, financial analysts, physical therapists, pharmacists, and engineers. Positions where any general degree satisfies the requirement tend not to meet the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find H-1B sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate lets you search H-1B sponsorship jobs in South Dakota by industry and role, filtering out employers who don't sponsor visas. You can also cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data to verify which South Dakota employers have filed Labor Condition Applications. Focusing your applications on confirmed sponsors significantly improves your chances of moving forward in the process.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs in South Dakota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.