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, MN06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry
Winona States
WinonaSkills
- 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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