OPT Cath Lab Tech Jobs
Cath Lab Tech jobs are actively sponsored for OPT, with hospitals and cardiac centers regularly filing H-1B visa and STEM-adjacent petitions for qualified cardiovascular technologists. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to get hired and transition into long-term sponsorship, especially in high-demand cardiac care settings.
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This SAH Registered Nurse, Cath Lab position is located at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA in the Heart Catheterization Unit. This day position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care based on the nursing process within assigned work periods. They function as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes consistent with the comprehensive plan of care. The RN participates in activities to achieve clinical, financial and organizational outcomes.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral and biological sciences normally acquired via approved nursing program.
- Able to provide age and culturally specific care to the population served.
- Ability to analyze data, to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgements regarding patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- For specialty areas, related experience and qualifications may be required.
Education
- Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing. BSN strongly preferred.
- MA RN license and BLS required (Some departments require ACLS or PALS).
Pay Range
$35.70-$71.40
LOCATION
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
Work Type
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, x4/week
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
10 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
This SAH Registered Nurse, Cath Lab position is located at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA in the Heart Catheterization Unit. This day position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care based on the nursing process within assigned work periods. They function as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes consistent with the comprehensive plan of care. The RN participates in activities to achieve clinical, financial and organizational outcomes.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral and biological sciences normally acquired via approved nursing program.
- Able to provide age and culturally specific care to the population served.
- Ability to analyze data, to synthesize and summarize information and to make judgements regarding patient care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- For specialty areas, related experience and qualifications may be required.
Education
- Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing. BSN strongly preferred.
- MA RN license and BLS required (Some departments require ACLS or PALS).
Pay Range
$35.70-$71.40
LOCATION
Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
Work Type
Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, x4/week
Work Shift
Day
Daily Hours
10 hours
Driving Required
No
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Cath Lab Tech
Target hospitals with active sponsorship histories
Large health systems and academic medical centers sponsor OPT candidates far more consistently than small private practices. Focus your search on hospital networks with established HR and immigration infrastructure, as they already have legal counsel and processes in place.
Clarify your OPT authorization type early
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like biomedical technology or health informatics, confirm your eligibility for the 24-month STEM OPT extension before your first employer conversation.
Lead with your RCIS or RCES credentials
Hiring managers in cath lab settings prioritize certification. Holding or actively pursuing RCIS or RCES credentials signals clinical readiness and makes your sponsorship case stronger by demonstrating you meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires.
Ask about sponsorship timelines during the offer stage
Confirm when the employer would file H-1B visa sponsorship and whether they use premium processing. This protects you from agreeing to a role where sponsorship is theoretical rather than planned, especially if your OPT expiration falls near an H-1B cap deadline.
Document your clinical hours and procedure volume
Cath lab sponsorship applications benefit from clear evidence of specialty work. Keep a running log of procedures you've supported, device types you've operated, and clinical environments you've worked in. This documentation strengthens both your job applications and any future petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly cath lab roles
Generic job boards don't filter for visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces cath lab and cardiovascular tech roles posted by employers open to OPT candidates, saving you from applying to positions that will screen you out at the sponsorship question.
Cath Lab Tech OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Cath Lab Tech on OPT?
Yes. If you hold a degree in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, biomedical science, or a related field, Cath Lab Tech roles fall within the scope of your authorized OPT employment. Your work must be directly related to your degree field, so ensure the job description aligns with what you studied before accepting an offer.
Do Cath Lab Tech jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program, such as biomedical engineering, health informatics, or a qualifying clinical technology field, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find cath lab employers willing to sponsor OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to sponsoring OPT and visa candidates, which eliminates the guesswork of applying blindly and hitting a wall at the sponsorship question. Large hospital systems and academic medical centers are your strongest targets, as they have dedicated HR teams and existing immigration counsel familiar with cardiovascular technologist petitions.
Does working as a Cath Lab Tech qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Cardiovascular technologists in cath lab settings generally meet the specialty occupation standard because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Employers typically use cardiovascular technology, allied health sciences, or biomedical disciplines as the qualifying degree. Your specific job description and the degree requirement in the posting both matter when USCIS evaluates the petition.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before an H-1B decision?
If your employer filed your H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expired and USCIS issued a timely-filed receipt notice, you may be covered by a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30 of that fiscal year. Talk to your DSO immediately when you have an offer and a filing timeline, as cap-gap rules are strict and any gap in authorization creates serious problems.