Cath Lab Tech Jobs for OPT Students
Cath Lab Tech jobs are actively sponsored for OPT, with hospitals and cardiac centers regularly filing H-1B 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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$32.58 - $48.87
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures, by monitoring, passing instruments and catheters, observing patient response to procedure, maintaining sterile field, and interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician. Position requires the operation of equipment that produces ionizing radiation. Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department and excels in a subspecialty area of expertise.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Cath Lab
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Days
- Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
- Location: O'Fallon, IL
- Sign On: $15,000
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in radiologic technology, allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is required.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of experience working in a cath lab or special procedures radiologic technologist role is required.
- Cross-trained and able to rotate to perform at least four (4) functional skill sets as delegated in any diagnostic or interventional case type performed.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Licensed Radiographer in the state of practice is required.
- Certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) certification from ARRT OR certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
BENEFITS:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Pay Range:
$32.58 - $48.87
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the physician with the performance of invasive and diagnostic/interventional cardiac, vascular, neuro and electrophysiology procedures, by monitoring, passing instruments and catheters, observing patient response to procedure, maintaining sterile field, and interpreting and evaluating diagnostic data to be utilized by the physician. Position requires the operation of equipment that produces ionizing radiation. Supports the education, training, quality improvement and research processes in the department and excels in a subspecialty area of expertise.
Position Specifics:
- Department: Cath Lab
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Days
- Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
- Location: O'Fallon, IL
- Sign On: $15,000
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates degree in radiologic technology, allied health, applied science or completion of certificate/training program is required.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of experience working in a cath lab or special procedures radiologic technologist role is required.
- Cross-trained and able to rotate to perform at least four (4) functional skill sets as delegated in any diagnostic or interventional case type performed.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Licensed Radiographer in the state of practice is required.
- Certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
- Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) certification from ARRT OR certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
BENEFITS:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
How to Get Visa 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 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.
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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.
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