Certified Echocardiography Technician / Medical Assistant

Job Title

Certified Echocardiography Technician / Medical Assistant

Company Overview

At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare clinicians with rewarding contract opportunities across the United States while maintaining strong ethics, clear communication, and dedicated clinician support. As a Joint Commission–accredited healthcare staffing agency, we prioritize reliability, professionalism, and high-quality patient care in every placement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Certified Echocardiography Technician / Medical Assistant to support cardiovascular diagnostic services within a cardiology clinic setting. This dual-role position involves performing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring cardiovascular conditions while also supporting clinical operations as a Medical Assistant when echocardiography services are not being performed. The role requires strong technical imaging skills, patient care expertise, and the ability to maintain efficient clinical workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) according to established protocols

• Obtain high-quality cardiac ultrasound images for physician interpretation

• Perform 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and Color Flow Doppler imaging

• Accurately measure and document cardiac structures and functional findings

• Prepare and position patients for echocardiography procedures while ensuring comfort and safety

• Assist physicians during stress echocardiography procedures when required

• Maintain ultrasound equipment and ensure proper calibration and quality control

• Document diagnostic studies within the electronic medical record (EMR) system

• Follow American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) imaging standards and regulatory requirements

• Support patient preparation and clinical operations when imaging procedures are not being performed

• Record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, weight, and oxygen saturation

• Perform EKGs and assist physicians during examinations and minor procedures

• Maintain exam room readiness and clinical supply inventory

• Assist with patient intake, documentation, and medication reconciliation

• Support patient education and clinic workflow efficiency while maintaining infection control protocols

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Echocardiography such as RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer), RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer), or CCI Certification

• Completion of an accredited Echocardiography program

• Current BLS certification

• Active Radiologic Technologist license in the state of Maryland

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, pathology, and echocardiography imaging techniques

• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems

• Strong interpersonal, patient communication, and documentation skills