Eda Aceto Cooley
Graham,WA
Summary
Dynamic Ophthalmic Medical Technician with proven expertise at Pacific North West Eye Associates, enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous infection control. Skilled in suture handling and optimizing clinical efficiency, I foster strong patient relationships, ensuring satisfaction and seamless surgical support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmica SurgicalTechnician
Pacific North West Eye Associates
- Measured ocular metrics accurately, enhancing the diagnostic process.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
- Optimized clinical efficiency by calibrating ophthalmic instruments regularly to ensure accurate readings during exams.
- Assisted in successful surgical procedures by providing attentive support to surgeons and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by adjusting communication style as needed for maximum understanding and comfort during their appointments.
- Ensured continuity of care by collaborating closely with other team members on shared patients, promoting integrated approaches to their treatment plans.
- Actively contributed to a positive clinic environment by attending team meetings and offering constructive feedback on areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms, safeguarding against infection and crosscontamination.
- Supported practice growth by fostering strong patient relationships through empathetic listening skills and personalized recommendations for eye care services.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing accurate visual acuity tests.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care during difficult procedures such as dilation or contact lens fittings.
- Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate results within the practice.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements related to ophthalmic technology and best practices in eye care services delivery.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Pacific North West Eye Associates
11.2009 - Current
- Measured ocular metrics accurately, enhancing the diagnostic process.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
- Optimized clinical efficiency by calibrating ophthalmic instruments regularly to ensure accurate readings during exams.
- Assisted in successful surgical procedures by providing attentive support to surgeons and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by adjusting communication style as needed for maximum understanding and comfort during their appointments.
- Ensured continuity of care by collaborating closely with other team members on shared patients, promoting integrated approaches to their treatment plans.
- Actively contributed to a positive clinic environment by attending team meetings and offering constructive feedback on areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms, safeguarding against infection and crosscontamination.
- Supported practice growth by fostering strong patient relationships through empathetic listening skills and personalized recommendations for eye care services.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing accurate visual acuity tests.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate care during difficult procedures such as dilation or contact lens fittings.
- Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate results within the practice.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements related to ophthalmic technology and best practices in eye care services delivery.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Education
Associates Degree -
Albertus Magnus Collage
New Haven, CTSkills
- Suture handling
- Operating room safety
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Suturing
- Inventory counts
- Preoperative preparation
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Sterile technique
- Equipment sterilization
- Passing surgical tools
- HIPAA proficiency
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Instrument preparation
- Sterile gowning assistance
- Sterilization processes
- Sterile field preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Sterilization techniques
- Team building
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Pacific North West Eye Associates
11.2009 - Current
Ophthalmica SurgicalTechnician
Pacific North West Eye Associates
Associates Degree -
Albertus Magnus Collage
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