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Jason Rothermel

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Skilled Ophthalmic Technician adept at evaluating complex eye diseases and cross-examining patient medical history to verify information. Prepares patients for ophthalmology tests and maintains all operating equipment. Friendly and accommodating with excellent workflow management and task delegation skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2015 - Current

Responsible for obtaining patient information / chief complaint. Performing visual acuity, Visual field testing, IOP (Goldmann / tonopen) Heidelberg OCT, Lenstar, Optos, IOL master, topography, assist in intravitreal injections, minor procedures, laser procedures, manual lensometry, optical dispensing, manual refraction, pachymetry, triage pt walk-ins.

Ophthalmic Technician

Delray Eye Associates
05.2011 - 03.2015

Performed patient work -up, including, patient history/chief complaint. OCT (Cirrus / Stratus), IOP (Goldmann / tonopen / I-Care) fundus photos, Lenstar, Schirmer, HVF, assisting in minor procedure, intravitreal injections, training medical students, topography, triage emergencies, instilling dilating /glaucoma eye drops, refraction, pupil assessment, employee scheduling, training new staff and resident physicians.

Chief Ophthalmic Technician

The Retina Institute of Florida
11.2006 - 11.2010

Performed patient work-up including, medical history, chief complaint. Visual acuity, Fluorescein angiography, Optos, Fundus photos, HVF, assisting with intravitreal injections, OCT (stratus) employee training, employee scheduling, surgery scheduling, new employee interview / hiring / training, ordering medical supplies.

Ophthalmic Technician

Visual Health and Surgical Center
04.2001 - 07.2006

Performed visual acuity, topography, IOP, amsler grid, schirmer, pupil assessment, motility, HVF, refraction, manual lensometry, fluorescein angiography, OCT, Lenstar, assisting in minor procedures, instilling eye medication, intravitreal injections, cleaning and maintaining optical equipment, assisting with post- operative care.

Electrical Engineer

U.S. Navy
09.1993 - 09.1995

Performed maintenance and repair on all shipboard electrical weapons systems, managed and completed all electric power transfer from ship to shore, deployed twice to Persian Gulf War, performed combat duties as chief electrician for "board and seizure" performed quarterly electrical inspections,

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand Blanc High School
Grand Blanc, MI
05.1993

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Visual field testing
  • Patient examinations
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical History Taking
  • Manual refractions
  • Vision testing
  • Chart documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Supplies inventory
  • Ocular measurements
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Medication Administration

Certification

  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant # 318385


Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs
12.2015 - Current

Ophthalmic Technician

Delray Eye Associates
05.2011 - 03.2015

Chief Ophthalmic Technician

The Retina Institute of Florida
11.2006 - 11.2010

Ophthalmic Technician

Visual Health and Surgical Center
04.2001 - 07.2006

Electrical Engineer

U.S. Navy
09.1993 - 09.1995

High School Diploma -

Grand Blanc High School
Jason Rothermel