Technician Medical
Resume:
Jo Anna N. Morris
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
Phone (404) 510- 8789
**************@*****.***
Objective
I possess exceptional communication skills, am capable of presenting information in a
variety of ways, and am challenged by new and different situations. I am a self-directed
and enthusiastic graduate with a passionate commitment for learning. I am seeking an
ophthalmic technician position where I can be challenged by new learning experiences
and become an effective team member.
Professional Profile
o Trained as an Ophthalmic Technician
o Hold Bachelor’s Degree in Art History; Minor in Public Relations
o Experienced in the use of the Internet, computer software, and ophthalmic
equipment
o Experienced in interpersonal skills
Philosophy
I believe in becoming an active loyal member of a working team and value constructive
criticism as an opportunity to learn and grow. Strengths include my positive outlook and
my ability to deal favorably with the public, enabling me to encourage and solidify
working relationships; challenges offer opportunities of personal and professional
growth.
Education, Honors, Certifications
o President’s List
o Dean’s List
o Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda
o 2009 Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, with a minor in
Public Relations.
Key Qualifications
o Trained in performing preliminary examinations including taking patient histories,
visual acuity, pupil tests, gross confrontational fields, and refraction, applanation
tonometry.
o Knowledge with medications and ocular disease processes.
o Knowledge of equipment used: HVFs, VFs, Fundus Camera, External Camera,
OCTs, Pachymeter, and B Scan.
o Strong commitment to excellence in patient care and relations.
o Front office duties including pulling charts, checking patients in, filing, scheduling
appointments, answering phones, computer input, and assisting with patient flow.
o Trained to document and dictate accurate and timely chart notes.
o Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office practices.
o Trained in minor calibration of equipment.
o Knowledge of JCAHO standards and regulations.
o Tri-lingual: English, a little Spanish, and German
o Positive, Friendly, Articulate, and effective working with people of different
backgrounds and temperaments.
o Fulfilled by and enjoys helping people and maintains a positive attitude.
o Accurately records, remembers, and verbally communicates detailed information.
o Easily establishes rapport with a wide range of people and has a good sense of
humor.
o Greets patient and introduces self-prior to eye exam.
o Explains to patient what they should expect from technician’s work up and from
the MDs and/or MDs.
o Completes a detailed patient history which includes: past medical history
(systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular), medication
history (systemic and ocular), chief complaint (reason for the visit), and history of
present illness.
o Check’s patients uncorrected (when applicable) and corrected visual acuity for
distance (Snellen) and near (Jaeger).
o Manually read eyeglasses or by automated lensometry.
o Performs manual refraction and/or auto-refraction prior to MD or OD exam.
o Capable of performing the following exams: Ishihara Color Vision, Amsler Grid,
confrontational fields (CVF), extra ocular movements (EOMs)
o Capable of applanation with various types of slit-lamps or tonopen tonometry on
patient.
o Performs angle assessment and pupil assessment prior to dilating patient.
o Performs corneal pachymetry with pachymeter.
o Performs corneal topography accurately and is able to troubleshoot poor
readings or machine difficulties.
o Trained in performing eye irrigation if instructed by MD.
o Performs Visual Fields: HVF, Goldmann, and tangent.
o Knowledge of GDX (nerve fiber layer) photography.
o Knowledge of instruments routinely used in office, such as Vannas scissors,
Jeweler’s forceps, punctual dilators, and lid specula.
o Adept at quickly engaging each patient, establishing good rapport, and assessing
needs.
o Assists with routine tests, treatments, and minor surgeries, including
administering anesthetics dilating drops, preparing injections, and relaying
prescriptions to pharmacy by e-scribe, fax, or phone.
o Performs eye patching or removal of eye patch as instructed by MD.
o Responsible for care, maintenance, stocking and set-up of assigned room(s).
o Maintains strict confidentiality.
Surgical Assisting
o Performs pupil, muscle, fluorescein dye testing for abrasions and Schirmer tear
testing.
o Applies dressings and bandages.
o Removes non-imbedded foreign particles with a cotton swab.
o Orders intraocular lens (co-signed by physician)
o Labels medications, explains discharge orders and instructions to patient/family.
Diagnostic Equipment Used:
o Visual Fields (Humphrey)
o Fluorescein Angiography
o Fundus Photography
o External Photography
o Transported SLT Laser
o OCTs (various kinds)
o Slit Lamp
o B-Scan
o Pachymeter
o Specular microscopy
Minor Surgery
o Removes Sutures.
o Preps, assists, and post care of LPIs and SLTs.
Technician
o Neurological, cataract, retinal, macular, corneal, and glaucoma work-up (very
familiar with Ahmed valves, patent vs. non-patent LPIs, as well as angle closer
and narrow angles).
o Dry Eye, trauma, and foreign particle work-up.
Employment
o 2009 Georgia Southern University Graduate
o Ophthalmic Technician at Georgia Eye Partners (2010-2012)
o Surgical Coordinator at Woolfson Eye Institute (2012-2013)
o Ophthalmic Technician at Woolfson Eye Institute (2012-2014)
**References upon Request**
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