Alexa Cardinuto
Staten Island
Summary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with hands-on experience performing high quality ultrasounds across various specialties. Known for being a quick learner, highly motivated, and personable, with strong communication skills. Looking to join a collaborative team where I can contribute my skills and grow professionally within a dynamic clinical environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
RUMC
Staten Island
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive weekly obstetric ultrasound assessments to monitor fetal growth, development, evaluate fetal heart rate, amniotic fluid levels, fetal breathing activity, and determine placental maturity.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment by following disinfection protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Performed gynecologic ultrasounds on patients to evaluate the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, and adnexa for diagnostic purposes.
- Effectively communicated exam protocols to patients prior to procedures, ensuring understanding, comfort, and cooperation.
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound exams efficiently and accurately in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting, consistently meeting time-sensitive demands while maintaining high standards of patient care and image quality.
- Managed aspects of surgical scheduling and coordination in the office. Ensuring all procedures were scheduled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with clinical protocols.
- Communicated test results to patients while providing clear explanations and addressing basic questions.
Bakery Worker
Holtermann's Bakery
Staten Island
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Cleaned baking areas and equipment to help maintain cleanliness.
- Worked quickly and diligently to satisfy customers' needs.
- Thoroughly explain orders and items to customers to ensure that customers are informed about everything before buying or placing an order.
- High social skills are needed to connect with customers as they walk through the door.
Intern
Lenox Hill Radiology
Staten Island
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Work in a timely manner to stay on schedule.
- Learn to communicate with patients so they are fully informed about the exam they are receiving.
- Learned and performed standardized ultrasound protocols for a complete evaluation of multiple organ systems, including abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and small parts.
- Maintained exam room cleanliness and supply levels between patient visits in accordance with infection control and clinical efficiency standards.
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
New York Medical Career Training Center
NY, NY02-2024
Associate of Arts - Biology
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY05-2022
Skills
- Ability to scan the general abdomen, superficial structures, obgyn, and vascular
- Experience scanning with Siemens Acumen S1000, Siemens Acumen S2000
- Scan in a timely manner
- Patient care
- Able to obtain a complete patient history
- Knowledge of HIPAA and patient assessment
- Excellent communication skills
- Fast learner
- Sonography of principles of instrumentation
- OBGYN ARDMS Certified
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
RUMC
04.2024 - Current
Intern
Lenox Hill Radiology
08.2023 - 02.2024
Bakery Worker
Holtermann's Bakery
07.2021 - 03.2024
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
New York Medical Career Training Center
Associate of Arts - Biology
St. Francis College