Rhonda Tucker, COT
Littleton,CO
Summary
Highly accomplished Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Refractive Laser Operator/Refractive Coordinator with over 30 years experience, having programmed and assisted with over 55,000 laser vision correction surgeries with 100% precision and accuracy. Expert in comprehensive eye exams and diagnostic scans in a busy multi-specialty clinic. Detail oriented positive team player with strong organizational, performance, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
COT/Laser Operator/Refractive Coordinator
Denver Eye Surgeons
11.2017 - Current
- Meticulously perform comprehensive eye exams including refraction, retinoscopy, entrance tests, tonometry, SLE, fundus photos, visual fields, topography, OCT, pachymetry, history taking, chief complaint, visual acuities.
- Proficient diagnostic testing including Optos, Clarus, Humphrey VF's, Atlas Topographer, Pentacam, ECC, Zeiss OCT, Alcon Vario Topolyzer, Nidek OPD Wavefront Aberrometer, AcuTarget, i-Care and Goldman Tonometry, IOL Master.
- Program, calibrate, and operate the Alcon EX 500 excimer laser with 100% accuracy, surgical scrub.
- Ensure accuracy in creating LASIK and PRK surgical plans using Surgivision and Phorcides, manage patient records, enter surgical results for doctor's individual nomograms.
- Developed and implemented, now manage and maintain comprehensive databases to track and optimize lead generations and conversion rates for refractive surgeries including LASIK, PRK, ICL and RLE/CLE.
- Independently oversee and manage all aspects of the refractive surgery department, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency, resulting in happy patients and excellent surgical results.
- Manage and perform refractive surgery patient consultations, pre-operative exams, surgical scheduling, and post-operative follow-ups, ensuring seamless patient experiences.
- Provide training and support to staff members, fostering collaborative and knowledgeable team environments.
- Proven track record of reliability, consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.
Ophthalmic Technician/Laser Tech/Surgical Scrub/Trainer
Jon Dishler, MD/Dishler Laser Institute
08.1999 - 10.2017
- Precise ocular exams including refraction, retinoscopy, tonometry, entrance tests, SLE, visual fields, visual acuities, history taking, pachymetry, lensometry, topography, keratometry, angle grading, Schirmer's, corneal sensitivity, and punctal plug insertion.
- Accurate diagnostic testing, including Visante, OCT, Atlas Topographer, i-Profiler, i-Trace, specular microscope, Optec, Orbscan and Zywave.
- Expertly programmed excimer lasers and assisted with refractive surgery procedures totaling up to 28 patients per day.
- Certified on the following excimer lasers: Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, Zeiss Mel-80, Alcon LADARVision & LADARWave, Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 & 217z, and the Dishler Laser.
- Became an integral part of FDA approval of the SMILE procedure using the Zeiss VisuMax Femtosecond Laser.
- Surgical scrub assisting with LASIK, PRK, SMILE, minor surgical procedures, flap lifts, sterile technique, and sterilization of instruments.
- Adept trainer of fourth year Optometry students and new technicians on all diagnostic equipment, excimer lasers, ocular equipment, and office procedures and policies.
- Coordinated all laser preventative maintenance and calibrations, and responsible for maintaining all diagnostic equipment in surgery center and clinic.
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Coordinator
Richard Kelmenson, MD & Gary Jamell, MD
02.1982 - 08.1999
- Proficient at refraction, retinoscopy, visual acuities, topography, pachymetry, fundus photography, tonometry, A-scans, automated visual fields, SLE, lensometry, keratometry, radiuscope, contact lens fitting and evaluation, contact lens insertion and removal, minor surgical assisting, PAM, BAT, muscle balance, color vision, stereo vision, and patient histories and chief complaints.
- Actively assisted in building the practice from 100 to 16,000 patients.
- Surgical Coordinator in charge of scheduling all surgical procedures and pre and post-op examinations.
- Solely responsible for programming and implementation from paper to computerized system.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained company personnel to provide employees with tools they require to reach expectations and achieve objectives and goals.
- Successfully developed new systems that increased productivity, patient flow, and quality of work.
Education
Pre-med courses - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Optometry
COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician
2017
COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
1985
Skills
- Precise refraction, retinoscopy, entrance tests, tonometry, OCT, pachymetry, topography, fundus photos, visual fields, surgical plans, data entry
- Adept at Alcon EX 500 excimer laser programming and calibrating, surgical scrub
- Accomplished trainer on excimer lasers, diagnostic scanning equipment, office procedures
- Well-organized and highly efficient with a focus on data and measurement accuracy, patient care
- Extensive refractive surgery knowledge, lead tracking, ocular anatomy and terminology
- Easily adapts to changing needs of high volume clinics and surgery centers, well respected
- "Outstanding" overall rating on all performance reviews in areas including quality, productivity, job knowledge, reliability, attendance, independence, initiative, adherence to policy, creativity, team work, patient experience
- Sterile technique, instrument sterilization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
COT/Laser Operator/Refractive Coordinator - Denver Eye Surgeons
11.2017 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician/Laser Tech/Surgical Scrub/Trainer - Jon Dishler, MD/Dishler Laser Institute
08.1999 - 10.2017
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Coordinator - Richard Kelmenson, MD & Gary Jamell, MD
02.1982 - 08.1999
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - Pre-med courses, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Optometry
IJCAHPO - COT, Certified Ophthalmic Technician
IJCAHPO - COA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
References
References available upon request
Rhonda Tucker, COA
720-260-5207 / rhonda112@gmail.com
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Rhonda Tucker, COA
720-260-5207 / rhonda112@gmail.com
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References
References available upon request
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