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Cardiovascular Technologists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or associate degree plus clinical certification. Hospital systems, cardiac catheterization labs, and outpatient imaging centers regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this role. Demand is steady, and the job-to-visa pipeline is well-established.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Hollywood, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida. Learn more below.
Summary
Provides direct patient care in cardiac ICU which may include transplant patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE
- KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
- PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING
- PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)
- ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of cardiovascular or intensive care experience required.
- Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below
- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.
- PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU - if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date in position to obtain PALS
- Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs.
- Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring, if L&D.
Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.
Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Asbestos = 0%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Climbing = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Dust = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
- Hazardous Medication = 80%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Heating Devices = 40%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Magnetic Fields = 40%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
- Potential Electric Shock = 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Radiation = 0%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Sitting = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Walking = 80%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Nights
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Location: Hollywood, Florida
We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida. Learn more below.
Summary
Provides direct patient care in cardiac ICU which may include transplant patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE
- KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
- PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING
- PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)
- ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of cardiovascular or intensive care experience required.
- Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below
- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.
- PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU - if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date in position to obtain PALS
- Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs.
- Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring, if L&D.
Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.
Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing program.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Asbestos = 0%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Climbing = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Dust = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
- Hazardous Medication = 80%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Heating Devices = 40%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Magnetic Fields = 40%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
- Potential Electric Shock = 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Radiation = 0%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Sitting = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Walking = 80%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Nights
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cardiovascular Technologist
Verify your RCIS or RCES certification status
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether cardiovascular tech roles meet specialty occupation standards. Having active credentialing from Cardiovascular Credentialing International strengthens your petition and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence on degree equivalency.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search and filter by SOC code 29-2031 to identify hospitals and cardiology groups that have filed Labor Condition Applications for cardiovascular technologists. Employers with recent filings are already familiar with the H-1B process for this role.
Target ACGME-affiliated hospitals and large health systems
Teaching hospitals affiliated with graduate medical education programs sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than independent clinics. These employers have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure that handles I-129 petitions routinely, which speeds up your offer-to-filing timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B filing history
Search cardiovascular technologist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for this occupation code. You'll skip outreach to employers unfamiliar with sponsorship and focus on those with a documented H-1B track record in cardiac care.
Clarify modality specialization before the offer stage
Echo, cath lab, and electrophysiology roles each map to different LCA wage levels and job descriptions. Confirm with the employer which specialty your role covers before the petition is drafted so the I-129 accurately reflects your duties and prevents RFE delays.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and metro area. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-2031 at your work location before signing so there are no compliance issues after filing.
H-1B Visa Cardiovascular Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cardiovascular Technologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, cardiovascular technologist positions generally qualify when the employer requires at minimum an associate degree plus professional certification such as RCIS or RCES, or a bachelor's degree in cardiovascular technology or a related allied health field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so the job description must explicitly state the degree requirement rather than listing it as preferred.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Cardiovascular Technologist jobs?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site cardiology practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can identify employers with active filings by reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data filtered to SOC code 29-2031. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by employer so you can target your search to verified sponsors in your preferred metro area.
Can my H-1B petition be filed for a contract or per-diem cardiovascular tech position?
H-1B visas require a bona fide employer-employee relationship, meaning the sponsoring employer must control your work, set your hours, and be responsible for your wages. Per-diem or staffing agency arrangements can satisfy this if the agency is the petitioner, but short-term contracts complicate continuity of status. USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements closely, so confirm with the employer that the position is structured as a direct hire or a qualifying employer-employee relationship through a staffing firm.
What happens to my H-1B status if my hospital closes its cath lab or eliminates the position?
If your employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or prepare to depart. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, which allows you to start working upon filing if you're maintaining valid status. Act immediately rather than waiting for the grace period to run down, since finding a new sponsor and gathering documentation takes time.
Does the H-1B annual cap apply to cardiovascular tech roles at nonprofit hospitals?
Cardiovascular technologist positions at nonprofit hospitals that qualify as institutions of higher education or affiliated research organizations may be cap-exempt, allowing filing at any time without entering the lottery. Most large academic medical centers fall into this category. For-profit hospital systems and private cardiology practices are cap-subject, meaning your petition must go through the annual H-1B lottery held each March for an October 1 start date.