Kristen Buffington

Experience

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  Florida Hospital Waterman

  Sept 2002 - now

  • Operated equipment safely and performed high quality CT scans utilizing a vast array of protocols with proper technical parameters while maintaining A.L.A.R.A. standards.• Proficient in GE 4, 8, and 64-slice scanners, Siemens 16-slice, and Somatom definition Flash scanner.• Performed routine scans as per ordering physician in compliance with hospital guidelines, started IVs, and administered contrast injections.• Explained all procedures and observed patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.• Demonstrated new equipment, procedures, and techniques and provided technical assistance to staff and new techs.• Performed daily QA phantom scan each week on all three CT scanners, completing measurements for contrast resolution, noise, and other technical data.• PACS system entry for image interpretation, and delivered images to Nighthawk for afterhours studies.• Directly responsible for appropriate documentation of patient care, patient confidentiality, quality control, performance improvement, and maintain a safe environment at all times.• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of and proficiency in CT physics and the ability to operate, maintain, technically support, and troubleshoot complex equipment.• Proficiency with utilization of timed Bolus (i.e. Bolus Tracking and Smart Prep) while using Med-Rad injectors.• Demonstrated capabilities in scanning neonates, infants, pediatric, young adults, middle adults, and late adults.• Specialized scanning protocols: CTA head, CTA carotids, cardiac CTA, pulmonary embolism, thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, CTA abdomen and pelvis, run off, three phase liver, pancreas, CT enterography, three and four phase renal, and urogram.• Extensive knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy.• Managed 20+ procedures per shift while maintaining high quality of care with little to no assistance.• CT image reconstruction using Terarecon• Assist Radiologists with biopsies, drainages, and chest tube placement Show less

  • CT Technologist

    Jan 2006 - now

  • X-ray Technologist

    Sept 2002 - Jan 2006
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  Center for Medical Imaging

  Jan 2006 - now

  CT Technologist

  • Operate Siemens 16-slice scanner on an as needed basis.