Skills
Required:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and disease
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques, including M-mode,
Two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flowing mapping, and 2D speckle tracking strain imaging.
Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Ability to perform echo sonography studies including adult congenital complex studies, stress echocardiography, dobutamine echocardiography for adult congenital patients, and periprocedural transesophageal echocardiography on adult congenital patients.
Demonstrate flexibility performing tests/scans in a variety of clinical environments.
Ability to educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions and calming concerns.
Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
Ability to use and apply clinical research findings to identify various intervention techniques or procedures that may need modification
Ability to work both independently and as a care team member.
