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Sayeh Eftekhari

Timonium,MD

Summary

Adept at enhancing patient care and outcomes, my tenure at Towson Endodontics honed my expertise in dental radiography and infection control. I excelled in mentoring and oral surgery assistance, significantly improving team performance and patient safety. My proactive approach to supply management and skill in diagnostic imaging underscore my results-driven and compassionate professional ethos.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical /Lead Dental Assistant

Towson Endodontics
12.2008 - Current
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 12 procedures daily.

Dental Assistant

Lee Dental Care
10.2005 - 10.2006
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 16 procedures daily.

Surgical Dental Assistant

West Nyack Dental
01.2003 - 08.2005
  • Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and consent forms to ensure continuity of care across visits.
  • Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing advanced dental technology during surgical procedures for increased accuracy and effectiveness.

Radiologic Technologist

Rajaee Medical Center
06.1996 - 09.2002
  • Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
  • Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Developed and delivered training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
  • Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
  • Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
  • Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
  • Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
  • Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
  • Streamlined workflow in the radiology department by organizing schedules and maintaining accurate records of completed procedures.

Education

Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Tech

Lee County High Tech North
Cape Coral, FL
12.2007

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Babol University of Medical Science
Babol , Iran
05.1996

Skills

  • Infection control proficiency
  • Dental Radiography
  • Oral Surgery Assistance
  • Endodontic Procedures
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Digital X-ray expertise
  • Dental Materials Knowledge
  • Dental software proficiency
  • Patient Counseling
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Supply Ordering
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Instrument Sterilization

Gym, Gardening,Cooking

I like working out and taking various classes at the gym and hiking and also i love gardening especially summer time i do plant herbs and love cooking and baking.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Surgical /Lead Dental Assistant

Towson Endodontics
12.2008 - Current

Dental Assistant

Lee Dental Care
10.2005 - 10.2006

Surgical Dental Assistant

West Nyack Dental
01.2003 - 08.2005

Radiologic Technologist

Rajaee Medical Center
06.1996 - 09.2002

Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Tech

Lee County High Tech North

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Babol University of Medical Science

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