EMT Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
EMT positions rarely qualify for traditional H-1B visa sponsorship since most require only certification or an associate degree, not a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, EMTs can transition to paramedic roles or pursue related healthcare positions that meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont
Department: LPH ER
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides emergent/urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Performs technical procedures as delegated, including establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients. May perform ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring.
- Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
- Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
- Assists with patient flow and keeping patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: HS Diploma or GED.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Current State Licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT-I.
- Minimum Experience: None required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont
Department: LPH ER
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides emergent/urgent patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Performs technical procedures as delegated, including establishing IV access, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients. May perform ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring.
- Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
- Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
- Assists with patient flow and keeping patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: HS Diploma or GED.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Current State Licensure as an EMT with IV certification, or EMT-I.
- Minimum Experience: None required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding EMT Jobs
Pursue paramedic certification to qualify for H-1B sponsorship
Most EMT roles don't meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Advancing to paramedic with a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services or related field creates sponsorship eligibility.
Consider hospital-based EMT positions at major medical centers
Large hospital systems are more likely to sponsor visas and may have EMT roles that require additional qualifications, making them more likely to meet specialty occupation standards.
Highlight any bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field
If you have a degree in nursing, health sciences, or biology, emphasize how it relates to advanced EMT responsibilities and patient care protocols in your application.
Target flight medic or critical care transport positions
Specialized EMT roles like flight medic or critical care transport often require advanced training and may qualify for H-1B if they demand specialized knowledge and skills.
Apply for EMT roles that lead to supervisory positions
Some employers sponsor EMTs with the understanding they'll advance to EMS coordinator or training supervisor roles that clearly require a bachelor's degree in management or healthcare.
Consider state-specific EMT requirements that favor degree holders
Some states have EMT licensing requirements that prefer or require higher education, making it easier to argue the position qualifies as a specialty occupation for sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do EMT jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Most basic EMT positions don't qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because they typically require only certification or an associate degree, not a bachelor's degree in a specific field. However, specialized EMT roles like flight medic, critical care transport, or positions that lead to supervisory roles may qualify if they require advanced education and specialized knowledge.
What degree do I need for EMT visa sponsorship?
For H-1B sponsorship, you'll need a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position, such as emergency medical services, health sciences, nursing, or biology. The degree must be directly related to the specific EMT role's requirements. Basic EMT certification alone typically doesn't meet H-1B specialty occupation standards.
How to find EMT jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find EMT jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international healthcare professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on hospitals, ambulance services, and emergency medical companies that frequently sponsor H-1B or EB-3 visas for qualified EMTs. These employers often need skilled emergency medical technicians and are willing to sponsor the right candidates.
Which EMT positions are most likely to get visa sponsorship?
Specialized EMT roles have the best sponsorship prospects: flight medics, critical care transport specialists, EMS training coordinators, and EMT supervisors. Hospital-based EMT positions at major medical centers are also more likely to qualify, especially if they require additional certifications or involve complex patient care protocols requiring specialized knowledge.
Can I get sponsored as an EMT without a bachelor's degree?
It's extremely difficult. H-1B requires a specialty occupation that normally requires a bachelor's degree. While the three-for-one rule allows work experience to substitute for education, most basic EMT roles don't meet the specialized knowledge requirement. You'd need extensive experience in highly specialized emergency medical areas to qualify.
Are there alternative visas for EMTs besides H-1B?
EMTs from Australia may qualify for E-3 visas if they have a bachelor's degree and work in specialized roles. TN visa holders from Canada or Mexico might qualify for certain healthcare positions. For most EMTs, the best path is advancing to paramedic or pursuing nursing, which have clearer sponsorship pathways.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored EMT jobs?
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.