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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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Inova Alexandria hospital is looking for an experienced Cath Lab professional to lead our Alexandria Hospital Cath Lab.
SCHEDULE
40 hours/week. Unit covers hours: 24 x 7 (with elective cases during the hours of 7:30a – 5:00p).
Unit details:
We offer the full spectrum of interventional cardiology services for patients with advanced coronary artery disease including chronic total occlusion and CHIP procedures.
Our high-volume program, team approach, excellent outcomes and access to a broad array of clinical trials allows our program to take on the most high-risk and complicated procedures when indicated.
This unit is comprised of 2 cath/EP labs. We average 10-12 cases per day.
Inova has a new hospital under construction that will replace our current Inova Alexandria Hospital. The new facility will have 2 Cath Labs and 2 EP Labs. Inova utilizes Rampart Radiation Protection system for team safety and wellbeing.
CATH LAB MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee assigned department to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
- Update leadership regarding any impending or resolved issues for awareness.
- Provide oversight of daily clinical operations, workflow, productivity, and training of team members and ensure consistency in clinical practice across all labs.
- Assist in policy development and meeting all appropriate regulatory standards. Implement plans and evaluate outcomes. Develop cost-saving strategies for individual labs and assist the department in maintaining budgetary levels. Maintain statistical data entry for patient outcome reports and monitors for compliance.
- Assign staff daily and communicate revisions in staff plan as necessary. Coordinate and participate in efficient and timely room turnover.
- Arrange staffing patterns to optimize productivity. This includes arranging for Paid Time Off and staffing of other Inova Catheterization and Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) lab. Processes staff timecards and assure that payroll is completed in a timely manner.
CATH LAB MANAGER FEATURED BENEFITS:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
CATH LAB MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 or more years’ experience in Cath Lab, IR, EP or Registered Nurse with 5 years’ experience in critical care with interventional experience.
- If Rad Tech, CV Tech or EP: must possess one: RCIS, RCES, RTRCV, RTRVI, RTRC and graduate of an accredited School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience. If Nurse: must be licensed to practice as RN in Commonwealth of Virginia as RN or possess one of the above registries, Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess current BLS through AHA.
CATH LAB MANAGER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior leadership experience-ideally in Cardiac Cath Lab.
INTRODUCTION
Inova Alexandria hospital is looking for an experienced Cath Lab professional to lead our Alexandria Hospital Cath Lab.
SCHEDULE
40 hours/week. Unit covers hours: 24 x 7 (with elective cases during the hours of 7:30a – 5:00p).
Unit details:
We offer the full spectrum of interventional cardiology services for patients with advanced coronary artery disease including chronic total occlusion and CHIP procedures.
Our high-volume program, team approach, excellent outcomes and access to a broad array of clinical trials allows our program to take on the most high-risk and complicated procedures when indicated.
This unit is comprised of 2 cath/EP labs. We average 10-12 cases per day.
Inova has a new hospital under construction that will replace our current Inova Alexandria Hospital. The new facility will have 2 Cath Labs and 2 EP Labs. Inova utilizes Rampart Radiation Protection system for team safety and wellbeing.
CATH LAB MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee assigned department to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
- Update leadership regarding any impending or resolved issues for awareness.
- Provide oversight of daily clinical operations, workflow, productivity, and training of team members and ensure consistency in clinical practice across all labs.
- Assist in policy development and meeting all appropriate regulatory standards. Implement plans and evaluate outcomes. Develop cost-saving strategies for individual labs and assist the department in maintaining budgetary levels. Maintain statistical data entry for patient outcome reports and monitors for compliance.
- Assign staff daily and communicate revisions in staff plan as necessary. Coordinate and participate in efficient and timely room turnover.
- Arrange staffing patterns to optimize productivity. This includes arranging for Paid Time Off and staffing of other Inova Catheterization and Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) lab. Processes staff timecards and assure that payroll is completed in a timely manner.
CATH LAB MANAGER FEATURED BENEFITS:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
CATH LAB MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 or more years’ experience in Cath Lab, IR, EP or Registered Nurse with 5 years’ experience in critical care with interventional experience.
- If Rad Tech, CV Tech or EP: must possess one: RCIS, RCES, RTRCV, RTRVI, RTRC and graduate of an accredited School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience. If Nurse: must be licensed to practice as RN in Commonwealth of Virginia as RN or possess one of the above registries, Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess current BLS through AHA.
CATH LAB MANAGER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior leadership experience-ideally in Cardiac Cath Lab.
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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.