Hard Skills
ExpertTransthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)The ability to perform non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound exams using a transducer on the chest wall to visualize heart structures and blood flow.
AdvancedCardiac Anatomy and PathophysiologyIn-depth knowledge of the heart's structure, function, and various disease states such as valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathy.
ExpertDoppler HemodynamicsUtilizing Color, Pulse-Wave, and Continuous-Wave Doppler to measure blood flow velocity and pressure gradients within the heart.
IntermediatePACS and DICOM ManagementCompetency in using Picture Archiving and Communication Systems to store, retrieve, and manage medical imaging data.
IntermediateUltrasound Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine cleaning of transducers and identifying mechanical or software malfunctions in ultrasound machines.