Retina Technician Resume Example

As an Ophthalmic Technician, I was responsible for seeing the patient prior to the Physician. I collected patient information, Medical History, and Complaints from the patient. I performed all diagnostic testing needed on each person (Auto-refract, OCT, IOL/measurements, Visual Field, refractions, checking pressure, and dilating.) If and when the Physician wanted to schedule the patient for surgery, I provided patient education for eye medications needed, scheduled the patient, and informed them of all post-operative visits they needed to attend.

I was a Medical Scribe for each Physician as needed and it was easy for me to adapt to other roles needed in the office setting. Each of the Physicians had a specific expectation for their charting needs and I became proficient in learning how to be flexible in that. If specific drugs needed prior authorizations, I was able to complete those with the pharmacy, patient, and insurance companies.

I was also responsible for the Eye Pharmaceutical Reps that came to our office. I ordered samples, organized luncheons for training, and kept all of the supply organized and accounted for.

I worked with two Ophthalmologists, one Optometrist, and a Retinal Specialist.

All charting for the patients was done on Integrity EMR, and I am proficient in this system.

At Select Medical Hospital, I was a Cardiac Telemetry Technician. My number one priority was to ensure the safety of the patients we served. During my twelve hour shift, I was responsible for initial interpretation/report of heart rhythms, communicating with the Cardiologists/Hospitalists, and communicating to assigned Nurses. I also made assignments for the staff following my shift and communicated frequently with the Charge Nurses and House Supervisors/ADONS. I provided assistance to other staff members on the floor when needed and frequently spoke with patients/family members regarding thier families care and concerns.

I worked in Cardiac ICU (Unit 2900) at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. I provided direct patient care daily (Collecting vitals, Bathing, emptying drains, transport, repositioning, etc.) I would often "float" to other units if they were short staffed to assist. I primarily floated to the Ortho/Neuro Unit, where I gained an immense amount of knowledge pertaining to broken bones, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and other various Traumas. I am knowledgeable about medical equipment and how it is used. Pin care and stabilization was an everyday task when working in Orthopedics.
Assisting in codes was also a part of my job responsibility. Charting interactions in Epic (EMR) about the patient and their families was something that I completed daily in order to give an accurate/punctual report to the oncoming staff. I was required to be proficient in cardiac rhythms, as well as maintain my Basic life skills (BLS) training through the American Heart Association. I worked alongside many different medical specialists and gained a great deal regarding patient care and practice.

During my time at Deaconess, I spoke with House Supervisors/ADONS regarding staffing numbers and was aware of the shortages with staff to patient ratios. We always welcomed the extra help, sent by Nursing Agencies!