Carlos Flores
North Bay Eye Associates
Guerneville,CA
5
years of professional experience
Ophthalmic Technician with a background in high-volume ophthalmology, surgical care, and diagnostic testing. Skilled in patient preparation, surgical instrument reprocessing, infection control, EMR documentation, equipment troubleshooting, and staff training. Works closely with physicians throughout cataract and glaucoma care, from diagnostic workups and procedural preparation to postoperative care and surgical room turnover. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
2 Years 9 Months- Perform comprehensive ophthalmic workups, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, OCT, visual fields, refraction, slit-lamp examinations, and fundus imaging.
- Assist physicians with YAG capsulotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI); prepare patients before procedures and provide post-op support.
- Reprocess reusable surgical instruments for cataract and glaucoma cases, handling tray breakdown, transport, cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilization, and reassembly.
- Operate and maintain autoclave equipment and process specialized ophthalmic instruments, including phaco handpieces and tips, irrigation/aspiration handpieces, forceps, keratomes, lens injectors, cannulas, scissors, needle holders, lacrimal probes, and bipolar cautery.
- Prepare surgical rooms, complete turnover between cases, and follow established infection-control and sterilization procedures.
- Document patient care in the EMR, maintain clinical inventory, troubleshoot equipment, and train new technicians.
Food Sales Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Maintained sanitation, food-safety, and preparation standards in a high-volume environment; coordinated daily workflow, trained new employees, and kept service and preparation areas organized.
Lead Sales Associate
1 Year 7 Months- Managed customer service, product organization, floor recovery, and inventory tasks in a high-volume retail setting; also trained new associates and maintained merchandising standards during peak periods.
Education
College Degree - Biology
Skills
Patient Care & Diagnostics: Patient preparation
pre-op and post-op care
OCT
visual fields
refraction
fundus imaging
visual acuity
intraocular pressure
and slit-lamp examinations
Procedural & Surgical Support: YAG capsulotomy
selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI)
surgical room turnover
and cataract and glaucoma procedure support
Sterile Processing & Clinical Operations: Instrument reprocessing
decontamination
tray assembly
autoclave operation
infection control
EMR documentation
equipment troubleshooting
inventory management
and staff training
Sterilization of Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments and Equipment
BSM Connection for Ophthalmology / VMG Health | June 2026
Certificate of Completion | 1.0 IJCAHPO CE Credit
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
North Bay Eye Associates
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Food Sales Associate
Bodega Bay Oyster Company
08.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Lead Sales Associate
Nike Factory Store
04.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Sonoma State University
College Degree from Biology
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