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Sydney Buffington

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Detail-oriented Sonographer with experience in medical imaging and analysis. Effectively coordinates with multifunctional roles and communicates with patients and caregivers. Specializing in general, vascular and obstetrical sonography.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ultrasound Technologist

Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage , Alaska
08.2023 - Current
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times.
  • Performed abdominal, obstetric and vascular ultrasound examinations on patients in a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in Ultrasound technology.

Student Sonographer

Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage , Alaska
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Performed a variety of ultrasound procedures, such as obstetric scans, abdominal scans, pelvic scans, vascular studies and breast ultrasounds.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient care needs and image interpretation results.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's exam results in PACS.

Student Sonographer

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed a variety of ultrasound procedures, such as obstetric scans, abdominal scans, pelvic scans, vascular studies and breast ultrasounds.
  • Evaluated images for clarity and diagnostic quality while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient care needs and image interpretation results.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's exam results in PACS.

Dental Assistant

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry
Anchorage , AK
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
07-2023

Skills

  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Vascular sonography
  • Abdominal sonography
  • OB/GYN sonography
  • Ultrasound Guided Procedures
  • Excellent Communication
  • Patient Safety

Affiliations

  • Assists with student training
  • Volunteers with UAA students for clinical sonography lab
  • Participates in continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in Ultrasound technology.

Timeline

Ultrasound Technologist

Alaska Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Student Sonographer

Alaska Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2024

Student Sonographer

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023

Dental Assistant

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry
01.2018 - 03.2021

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

University of Alaska Anchorage

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