Cardiac sonographers use imaging technologies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients with cardiac conditions. As a cardiac sonographer, you can ensure a patient with a heart condition receives the best care from various cardiologists by providing relevant information about their heart function and vascular system.

Cardiac sonographer responsibilities
Here are some of a cardiac sonographer's primary responsibilities:

performing tests, such as transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, to evaluate patients' heart and vascular functions
assessing medical images and selecting the best pictures to send to other medical professionals
helping patients understand medical imaging testing by explaining the procedures involved in simple terms and answering their questions about the tests
operating and maintaining a variety of echocardiogram and ultrasound equipment by following the correct procedure for setup, use and storage
arranging patients' schedules for medical imaging appointments and liaising between patients and physicians
writing reports and recommendations about their findings from the tests they perform
taking referrals from other health professionals
supporting other medical professionals in their diagnoses by reviewing images and highlighting areas of concern and abnormalities
selecting and positioning appropriate equipment to perform tests and obtain clear images
positioning patients and ensuring they're comfortable during imaging procedures.