Susan Golden
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Current Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist with 18 years experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
The Eye Institure for Medicine and Surgery
Melbourne , FL
2022.05 - Current
- Performed eye care screenings and made recommendations to patients regarding proper eye care.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Assisted physicians in operating room, handing over tools and supplies and cutting sutures.
- Educated patients on conditions, explaining treatment options and possible medication side effects.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Instructed and educated patients on prescriptions and provider instructions to optimize treatment plans.
- Authorized refills for patient prescriptions, keeping careful track of medications and side effects.
- Explained procedures in easy-to-understand terminology to patients and their families.
- Sanitized ultrasonic instruments and equipment to avoid spread of disease.
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
- Analyzed test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Used EHR system to manage patient records, always maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA standards.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
Ophthalmic Surgical Technician
Atlantic Surgery and Laser Center
Melbourne , FL
2019.12 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Trained staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Triage Staffing Inc.
Omaha , NE
2019.06 - 2019.11
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Performed eye care screenings and made recommendations to patients regarding proper eye care.
- Analyzed test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Hogan Eye Clinic
Gulfport , MS
2018.12 - 2019.07
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and consistently seeking ongoing training to expand and maintain knowledge base.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Prepared and sent patient documentation to physician for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures.
- Distinguished between homonyms and recognized inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms.
- Identified mistakes in reports and checked with doctors to obtain correct information.
- Translated medical jargon and abbreviations into expanded forms to promote accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
- Produced medical reports, correspondence and administrative material.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Triage Staffing Inc.
Omaha , NE
2017.06 - 2017.10
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Analyzed test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ12.2021
Associate of Arts - Biology
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FLSkills
- EMR Software
- Flexible Schedule
- Biological Terminology
- Data Collection
- Analytical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Issue Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Deadline Driven
- Data Entry
Certification
- iJCAHPO certified Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) #163020
- BSL Certification by National CPR Foundation ID:573713A
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
The Eye Institure for Medicine and Surgery
2022.05 - Current
Ophthalmic Surgical Technician
Atlantic Surgery and Laser Center
2019.12 - Current
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Triage Staffing Inc.
2019.06 - 2019.11
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Hogan Eye Clinic
2018.12 - 2019.07
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Triage Staffing Inc.
2017.06 - 2017.10
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Arts - Biology
Eastern Florida State College
- iJCAHPO certified Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) #163020
- BSL Certification by National CPR Foundation ID:573713A
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