Joseph Caliendo
Oyster Bay,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Mt. Sinai Department of Colorectal Surgery
NY
06.2025 - Current
- Updated faculty supervisors on project progress, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline various aspects of the research process, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Performed literature searches to gather relevant data for research projects.
- Collected, compiled, and analyzed quantitative data from surveys and other sources to support research findings and conclusions.
- Communicated regularly with faculty supervisors regarding project progress, timelines and deliverables.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives in colorectal surgery.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for ongoing clinical studies.
Medical Assistant
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
Garden City, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Organized patient files according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Prepared exam rooms for patient visits and stocked supplies accordingly.
- Assisted nursing staff members with various duties such as changing bed linens or transporting patients.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly cleaned and sterilized before use on each patient.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat, and clean.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted in patient intake and documentation processes, ensuring accurate medical records.
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall patient experience.
GI Technologist
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
Garden City, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments and colonoscopes to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in preparing patients for surgical procedures and examinations, enhancing patient readiness and comfort.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to streamline technology processes.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Document Scanner
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
Garden City, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed incoming requests for document scanning and ensured timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Organized documents in accordance with specific departmental requirements prior to scanning process.
- Operated high-speed scanners to digitize large volumes of paper documents quickly and accurately.
Bus Boy
Prince Umberto's Restaurant
Franklin Square, NY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by removing used dishes, glassware, flatware, condiments and other items from tables.
- Responded quickly to any spills or messes that occurred during meal times.
- Moved tables and chairs according to expected customer numbers.
- Bussed tables efficiently throughout the shift ensuring they were cleared quickly between courses.
Education
BS - Chemistry
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL, US05-2025
Certification
EMT, BLS
PUBLICATIONS
A Rare Case Report of Self-Inserted Large Rectal Foreign Body, poster presentation at ASCRS 2022.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Mt. Sinai Department of Colorectal Surgery
06.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
05.2024 - Current
GI Technologist
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
05.2023 - Current
Document Scanner
Mt. Sinai Doctors/Colorectal Surgical Specialists of NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bus Boy
Prince Umberto's Restaurant
05.2021 - 08.2021
BS - Chemistry
University of Miami