Cindy Hardenburger
Greeley,CO
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with extensive experience at Banner Health, skilled in ultrasound examinations and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline imaging processes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Recognized for strong communication and organizational skills, contributing to accurate medical decision-making and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Banner Health
10.2006 - 11.2025
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Greeley Medical Clinic
01.1993 - 09.2006
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Providence-St. Margaret’s School of Radiologic Technology
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Ultrasound examinations
- Patient safety
- HIPAA
- Patient education
- Equipment maintenance
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Banner Health
10.2006 - 11.2025
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Greeley Medical Clinic
01.1993 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Providence-St. Margaret’s School of Radiologic Technology