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Cardiac Monitor Technician jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of clinical demand and work authorization timing. Hospitals actively hire CMTs year-round, and the role qualifies under healthcare-related fields of study, making it a strong fit for F-1 students with STEM or allied health degrees seeking OPT employment.
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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring quality healthcare services? Join our team as a Program Monitor and play a critical role in safeguarding Medicaid-funded programs! In this position, you’ll lead provider monitoring efforts, review financial and compliance records, conduct on-site assessments, and collaborate with partners to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance. Your work will help protect essential healthcare funding, strengthen program integrity, and ensure Louisiana nursing home residents continue to receive the services they need. Apply today and make an impact!
Minimum Qualifications
- Six years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Oversees provider monitoring activities to ensure compliance with Medicaid program requirements, state and federal regulations, and established policies.
- Conducts desk reviews and on-site monitoring visits to evaluate provider performance, operational practices, and compliance standards.
- Reviews cost reports, financial records, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and reimbursement requirements.
- Identifies compliance deficiencies, investigates discrepancies, and coordinates corrective action plans with providers to address findings.
- Prepares compliance reports, monitoring summaries, and supporting documentation while maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
- Collaborates with fiscal, audit, and program teams to reconcile data, resolve compliance issues, and support policy updates and training initiatives.
- Monitors program performance and provider accountability to safeguard Medicaid funding, maintain audit readiness, and support the delivery of essential services to Louisiana nursing home residents.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Rate Setting and Audit / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052120201
Position Number(s): 50375592
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring quality healthcare services? Join our team as a Program Monitor and play a critical role in safeguarding Medicaid-funded programs! In this position, you’ll lead provider monitoring efforts, review financial and compliance records, conduct on-site assessments, and collaborate with partners to ensure accountability and regulatory compliance. Your work will help protect essential healthcare funding, strengthen program integrity, and ensure Louisiana nursing home residents continue to receive the services they need. Apply today and make an impact!
Minimum Qualifications
- Six years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
- An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Oversees provider monitoring activities to ensure compliance with Medicaid program requirements, state and federal regulations, and established policies.
- Conducts desk reviews and on-site monitoring visits to evaluate provider performance, operational practices, and compliance standards.
- Reviews cost reports, financial records, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting and reimbursement requirements.
- Identifies compliance deficiencies, investigates discrepancies, and coordinates corrective action plans with providers to address findings.
- Prepares compliance reports, monitoring summaries, and supporting documentation while maintaining accurate, audit-ready records.
- Collaborates with fiscal, audit, and program teams to reconcile data, resolve compliance issues, and support policy updates and training initiatives.
- Monitors program performance and provider accountability to safeguard Medicaid funding, maintain audit readiness, and support the delivery of essential services to Louisiana nursing home residents.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Rate Setting and Audit / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052120201
Position Number(s): 50375592
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cardiac Monitor Technician
Verify your OPT authorization covers clinical support roles
Cardiac Monitor Technician work must directly relate to your field of study. Confirm your DSO agrees your degree, whether in health sciences, biology, or a related field, supports this role before applying to avoid authorization issues later.
Target hospitals with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large hospital systems and health networks hire CMTs at scale and typically have HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Prioritize these over small clinics, which often lack the administrative capacity to support international hires effectively.
Get your BLS certification before you apply
Basic Life Support certification is a near-universal requirement for Cardiac Monitor Technician roles. Having it in hand before submitting applications removes a common hiring bottleneck and signals readiness, giving OPT candidates a clear edge over unqualified applicants.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT end date
Healthcare hiring timelines, including credentialing and onboarding, often run six to eight weeks. Starting your search early ensures you can complete the full hiring process and begin working before your current OPT authorization expires.
Highlight telemetry training and EHR familiarity in your resume
Employers screening CMT candidates look for hands-on telemetry experience and comfort with electronic health records systems. Listing these directly in your resume header or summary helps your application clear initial filters faster, especially important for OPT candidates on a timeline.
Ask about STEM OPT extension eligibility early in interviews
If your degree qualifies as STEM, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT period. Raising this early helps you gauge whether the employer can meet the E-Verify requirement that STEM OPT extensions mandate.
Cardiac Monitor Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cardiac Monitor Technician job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your field of study. Students with degrees in health sciences, biology, cardiovascular technology, or allied health fields are well positioned. Your DSO must confirm the connection between your specific degree and the CMT role before you begin working, so document that alignment before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Cardiac Monitor Technician on STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. Cardiac Monitor Technician roles are not inherently STEM-designated, but if your underlying degree, such as biomedical science or health informatics, appears on the STEM OPT designated degree program list, you can apply for the 24-month extension. Your employer would also need to be enrolled in E-Verify and submit a formal training plan.
How do I find Cardiac Monitor Technician jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to hiring international candidates. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering work authorization restrictions late in the process. Focus on hospital systems and health networks, which are the most consistent OPT-friendly employers in clinical support roles.
Do Cardiac Monitor Technician employers need to sponsor a visa for OPT workers?
No, not during your OPT period. OPT is your own work authorization, not employer sponsorship, so the employer does not need to file any petition or pay visa fees on your behalf. The distinction matters when you talk to hiring managers, many of whom conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship and decline before understanding the difference. Clarifying this early often unlocks conversations that would otherwise close.
What happens to my Cardiac Monitor Technician job if my OPT expires before I get an H-1B?
If your OPT expires and you are not approved for an extension or a new visa status, you would need to stop working until authorization is reinstated. The 60-day grace period after OPT ends gives you time to change status or depart, but you cannot continue working during it. Planning your job search and visa transition well in advance of the expiration date is essential for avoiding a gap.