Hard Skills
AdvancedTransthoracic EchocardiographyThe non-invasive imaging of the heart using ultrasound waves through the chest wall to evaluate cardiac structures and blood flow.
AdvancedDoppler Physics ApplicationApplying the principles of Doppler ultrasound to measure the velocity and direction of blood flow within the heart and vessels.
ExpertCardiac Anatomy and PhysiologyDeep understanding of the heart's internal structures, chambers, valves, and the mechanics of the cardiac cycle.
IntermediateErgonomic Scanning TechniquesThe practice of positioning the patient and the sonographer to prevent musculoskeletal injuries during repetitive ultrasound exams.
IntermediateEquipment Maintenance and TroubleshootingPerforming routine calibration, cleaning, and identification of technical malfunctions in ultrasound machines and transducers.
IntermediateMedical Documentation and ReportingAccurately recording sonographic findings, measurements, and preliminary reports in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.