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Jad Al-Balawi

Northfield,MN

Summary

Ophthalmic technician that is passionate about patient care and learning new skills. Ambitious, driven individual ready to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding computer, communication, and organizational skills with a strong work ethic to any setting. Thrives in both team-based and independent capacities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmic/ Optometric Technician

River Valley Eye Professionals
Northfield , MN
08.2022 - Current
  • Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests, tonometry, retinal imaging, and refraction
  • Assisted optometrist with more complex procedures, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration management
  • Assisted ophthalmologist with interocular lens fitting
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing instruments after each use.
  • Guided patients in selecting frames, lenses, and other eyewear accessories based on their individual requirements.
  • Administered diagnostic tests such as OCT, tonometry, pachymetry, visual field, optos, neurolens, OptiLight, and IOL master.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as corneal foreign body removal, stitch removal, chalazion/stye/hordeolum removal, and lesion removal.

Surgical PCA

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Prepped patients for surgery, including measuring and recording vital signs
  • Shaving patients
  • Assisted with dressing changes
  • Transported patients to and from the OR

Dialysis Transporter

Private Client
Rochester, MN
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect patients and the general public on roadways
  • Completed daily logs
  • Supervised loading and unloading of patient

Lifeguard

Bob Welch Aquatic Center
Winona, MN
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Kept watch over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
  • Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
  • Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength-building
  • Delivered basic life support in emergencies and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival

Education

Certification - Optometry

Walman University
03-2024

Certification - Optometry

OptiLight
03-2024

Certification -

Oakley University
02-2024

Certification - Optometry

Neurolens
03-2023

High School Diploma -

Winona Senior High School
Winona, MN
06.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Winona States
Winona

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Red Cross CPR/AED Certified
  • Proficient in Epic and Revolution
  • Visual acuity measurements
  • Ocular motility measurements
  • Manifest and auto refractometry
  • Manual and auto lensometry
  • OCT
  • Optos
  • IOL master/ Anterior chamber depth
  • OptiLight
  • Neurolens
  • Pachymetry
  • Tonometry
  • Visual field
  • Keratometry
  • Autoclave
  • Medical history
  • Medication administration
  • Ancillary testing and assisting with procedures

Timeline

Ophthalmic/ Optometric Technician

River Valley Eye Professionals
08.2022 - Current

Surgical PCA

Mayo Clinic
04.2022 - 09.2022

Dialysis Transporter

Private Client
09.2021 - 02.2022

Lifeguard

Bob Welch Aquatic Center
06.2018 - 08.2020

Certification - Optometry

Walman University

Certification - Optometry

OptiLight

Certification -

Oakley University

Certification - Optometry

Neurolens

High School Diploma -

Winona Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry

Winona States

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