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Cath Lab Techs perform specialized cardiovascular procedures that qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, typically requiring a cardiovascular technology degree or equivalent. Hospitals and cardiac centers actively sponsor H-1B visa petitions for this role, with LCA filings submitted to DOL before your petition reaches USCIS.
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The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II is responsible to assist in the performance of invasive testing and interventional procedures used in the detection and treatment of the heart and circulatory system within Cardiac Catheter, CTO and Structural Heart procedure rooms. They must also be proficient in the functions of Monitoring, Circulating and Scrubbing.
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology, as well as ECG interpretation, cardiac medications, and hemodynamic principles.
- Performs all three essential functions within the Cath Lab — Monitoring, Circulating, and Scrubbing — for diagnostic and interventional cardiac, CTO, and Structural Heart procedures.
- Monitors and records hemodynamic data, ECG waveforms, and procedural events; alerts physicians to critical changes or abnormalities.
- Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile technique, radiation safety, and infection control standards.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to arrhythmias and emergent situations using ACLS standards.
- Prepares and maintains equipment, instruments, and procedural supplies required for safe and efficient case performance.
- Documents and enters procedure-related data into appropriate databases and systems in accordance with hospital policy.
- Participates in training and orientation of new staff and contributes to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Adheres to the principles of medical ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, or Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or equivalent academic program and experience.)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Valid BCLS certification required/ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire date.
One of the following is required:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or
- Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or
- Vascular Interventional (VI).
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II is responsible to assist in the performance of invasive testing and interventional procedures used in the detection and treatment of the heart and circulatory system within Cardiac Catheter, CTO and Structural Heart procedure rooms. They must also be proficient in the functions of Monitoring, Circulating and Scrubbing.
- Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology, as well as ECG interpretation, cardiac medications, and hemodynamic principles.
- Performs all three essential functions within the Cath Lab — Monitoring, Circulating, and Scrubbing — for diagnostic and interventional cardiac, CTO, and Structural Heart procedures.
- Monitors and records hemodynamic data, ECG waveforms, and procedural events; alerts physicians to critical changes or abnormalities.
- Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile technique, radiation safety, and infection control standards.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to arrhythmias and emergent situations using ACLS standards.
- Prepares and maintains equipment, instruments, and procedural supplies required for safe and efficient case performance.
- Documents and enters procedure-related data into appropriate databases and systems in accordance with hospital policy.
- Participates in training and orientation of new staff and contributes to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Adheres to the principles of medical ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct at all times.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, or Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or equivalent academic program and experience.)
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Valid BCLS certification required/ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire date.
One of the following is required:
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or
- Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or
- Vascular Interventional (VI).
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cath Lab Tech
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a specific bachelor's degree or equivalent for H-1B approval. Cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or a related clinical sciences degree typically satisfies this. Get your foreign credentials evaluated before targeting employers so you can answer RFE-related questions upfront.
Target hospitals inside E-Verify networks
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, but even for standard H-1B transfers, E-Verify-enrolled hospital systems have established immigration infrastructure. Filtering your search to enrolled employers signals a smoother petition process for Cath Lab Tech roles specifically.
Search LCA filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate
Cath Lab Techs file under a specific SOC code in the DOL system. Use Migrate Mate to search verified LCA filing history by occupation code and identify which cardiac centers and health systems have actively sponsored this role, not just healthcare broadly.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, run the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Cath Lab prevailing wages vary significantly by metro market, and a wage shortfall will block LCA certification before USCIS ever sees your petition.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing status
University hospital systems and nonprofit research hospitals can often file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. For Cath Lab roles in academic medical centers, cap-exempt status means your petition can be filed any time of year, removing the April lottery deadline entirely.
Start the transfer process before your current status expires
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new Cath Lab employer once the transfer petition is filed, not approved. File with enough lead time before your authorized end date to avoid a gap in lawful status if adjudication runs long.
H-1B Visa Cath Lab Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cath Lab Tech role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Cath Lab Tech positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or a closely related clinical field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on both the degree requirement and the theoretical and practical application of that knowledge in the role. Positions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Cath Lab Tech positions?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and cardiac specialty hospitals are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. You can verify actual filing history by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation code so you can see which employers have filed for Cath Lab or cardiovascular technology roles specifically, not just healthcare broadly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Cath Lab employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to begin working for a new Cath Lab employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting, which makes mid-contract transitions more practical in clinical settings.
What does the DOL prevailing wage requirement mean for my Cath Lab job offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location. You can check the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search. Wages vary by metro area and experience level, so an offer that clears the prevailing wage in one city may fall short in another.
Does my foreign cardiovascular technology degree qualify for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Organizations accredited by NACES or AICE perform these evaluations. A three-year degree from some countries may be found equivalent; others may not reach the bachelor's threshold without additional coursework or experience, so get the evaluation done early before committing to an employer timeline.