Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Sonographer) is responsible for the independent operation of the  sonography equipment and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.  The Cardiac Sonographer is also responsible for the daily operations of the cardiology department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. They are responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing de