Accomplished Surgical Pre-operative Technician and Retina Technician with a proven track record at Doctor's Memorial Hospital and Southern Vitreoretinal Associates. Expert in sterile techniques and instrument sterilization, complemented by strong team collaboration skills and problem solving for effective task execution. Excelled in patient care, ensuring safety and efficiency in surgical and pre-op settings. Demonstrated ability to manage surgical supplies and support anesthesia, enhancing operational excellence. Experienced in scheduling appointments, surgeries and triage. Professional and kind to co-workers and patients. Has strong leadership and training skills.
Surgical Technician:
Pulling medical supplies forscheduled surgeries.
Clean and process surgical instruments.
Prepare patient for surgical procedure.
Assist the surgeon with surgery when needed.
Pre-op Technician:
Review patients History and Physical along with surgical orders to be sure they coincide with one another.
Reviewing anesthesia questionnaire with patient regarding current and past medical history.
Confirm patient allergies and current medications.
Give pre-op surgical instructions to patients.
Check pre-op vitals on patients.
Pre-access patient for their appointment by performing eye acuity exam, check eye pressure, and confirm medications.
Perform Optical Coherence Tomography
Performed Fluorescein Angiograms
Assist in office procedures ie: Laser or Pneumo-cryotherapy
Scribed on office exams
Ordered medical supplies for the office
Triage