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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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At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:30pm) Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday Call
Location:
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient. The Technologist works under the general supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in a life threatening situation.
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
RTs - Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology.
RCIS – Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
LICENSE
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology. Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs - Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
OR
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
CERTIFICATIONS
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must complete ACLS certification within six (6) months of start date; must maintain current ACLS certification.
Experience
A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath required.
REPORTS TO
Director of Heart & Vascular Services; Manager of Diagnostic & Interventional CV Services; Team Leader
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Employee is responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff. The employee is subjected to long periods of exposure to ionized radiation, but is carefully supervised to prevent undue exposure.
Must be able to be active and stand for extended periods of time wearing lead aprons and walk about the procedural area without experiencing undue fatigue; must be able to see and function under low lighting conditions and hear above excessive equipment noise. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area and understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients. Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team. Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must possess ability to help ensure the department meets accreditation standards.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license. Job requires out of state travel for education purposes.
Must participate in an ‘on-call’ rotation, including weekends. Must be available and report to the unit in need of service.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:30pm) Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday Call
Location:
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient. The Technologist works under the general supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in a life threatening situation.
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
RTs - Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology.
RCIS – Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
LICENSE
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology. Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs - Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
OR
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
CERTIFICATIONS
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must complete ACLS certification within six (6) months of start date; must maintain current ACLS certification.
Experience
A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath required.
REPORTS TO
Director of Heart & Vascular Services; Manager of Diagnostic & Interventional CV Services; Team Leader
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Employee is responsible for safely moving, lifting and handling all supplies, equipment and patients. Safe lifting practice is expected in all areas of job performance and employees are responsible to request help whenever needed, regardless of the weight, using available assistance, i.e. lifting devices or additional staff. The employee is subjected to long periods of exposure to ionized radiation, but is carefully supervised to prevent undue exposure.
Must be able to be active and stand for extended periods of time wearing lead aprons and walk about the procedural area without experiencing undue fatigue; must be able to see and function under low lighting conditions and hear above excessive equipment noise. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area and understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients. Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team. Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians. Must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must possess ability to help ensure the department meets accreditation standards.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license. Job requires out of state travel for education purposes.
Must participate in an ‘on-call’ rotation, including weekends. Must be available and report to the unit in need of service.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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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.