Sandy Kistnan
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic Medical Sonographer proficient in abdominal, vascular, and gynecologic ultrasound examinations. Combines hands-on instruction with patient-centered care, optimizing scanning techniques and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional diagnostic services in varied clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Lab Instructor
AMAT Healthcare Institute
Forest Hills, NY
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Instructed students in abdominal, vascular, and gynecologic sonography protocols, enhancing scanning techniques and image optimization skills.
- Prepared students for clinical externships through hands-on instruction in patient care and equipment operation, ensuring readiness for exam workflows.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback, facilitating improvement in laboratory assignments and practical examinations.
Ultrasound Technologist
City Choice Medical & Diagnostics
Glendale, NY
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted abdominal, vascular, and ankle-brachial index (ABI) ultrasound examinations, ensuring patient safety and adherence to ALARA standards.
- Applied independent judgment to recognize normal and pathological findings and effectively communicated clinical observations to interpreting physicians.
- Documented patient information accurately in TEBRA electronic health records while facilitating patient registration, scheduling, and vital sign collection.
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
AMAT Healthcare Institute
New York, NY07-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health Sciences
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2023
Skills
- Ultrasound imaging: Abdominal, Vascular, Gynecologic (Transvaginal & Transabdominal), Breast, Thyroid, First-Trimester Obstetrics, Carotid, Upper & Lower Extremity Venous & Arterial Studies
System & Equipment
- TEBRA Electronic Health Records
- Acuson X300
- Mindray
- Philips
- Samsung
Certification
- ARDMS Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI)
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
Clinical Experience
City Choice Medical & Diagnostics | Glendale, NY \ 03/2025 - 07/2025
- Assisted with abdominal and vascular ultrasound examinations, including carotid, upper and lower extremity venous and arterial studies, and ABI testing.
- Collected patient histories, prepared patients for examinations, and documented imaging information in the electronic health record.
- Maintained exam room readiness, infection control standards, and quality patient care throughout daily workflow.
Garden OBGYN | New York, NY \ 01/2025 - 03/2025
- Independently performed transabdominal (TA) and transvaginal (TV) gynecologic and first-trimester obstetric ultrasound examinations.
- Assisted with second- and third-trimester obstetric studies, including fetal anatomy and growth assessments under sonographer supervision.
- Educated and prepared patients for examinations while ensuring comfort and obtaining diagnostic-quality images.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center | Flushing, NY \ 09/2024 - 01/2025
- Gained experience in abdominal, breast, gynecologic, pediatric, obstetric, and portable ICU ultrasound protocols in a hospital setting.
- Assisted with transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic examinations and observed fetal and pediatric ultrasound procedures.
- Developed proficiency in patient positioning, image acquisition, sterile technique, and multidisciplinary clinical workflow.
Timeline
Ultrasound Lab Instructor
AMAT Healthcare Institute
12.2025 - 03.2026
Ultrasound Technologist
City Choice Medical & Diagnostics
07.2025 - 12.2025
Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
AMAT Healthcare Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Health Sciences
CUNY Queens College