Therese Culazzo
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Articulate Ophthalmic Technician talented in handling both the medical and administrative end of facility work. Accomplished at assessing pupils, confrontation fields and anterior chamber depths. Well-organized and efficient with sound knowledge of medical terminology and various eye diseases. 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. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Sutter Vacaville
07.2006 - Current
- Performing various clinical duties such as A-scans; applanation; auto refraction; visual field testing; ocular coherence tomography; topography; scribing for provider; administrating medications; reviewing schedules and triaging emergency calls.
- Interim supervisor and Lead Technician.
- Safety Ambassador
- During Covid would work remotely
- Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery, and glaucoma.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Specialists
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Independently performed, and assisted provider with performing various clinical duties such as applanation; GDX photos; A-scans; fluorescein angiograms; injections; visual field testing; scribing for provider; auto refraction; manual refractions; administrating medication and triaging emergency calls.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Solano Regional
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Independently performed and assisted provider with performing various clinical duties such as applanation, 3DX photos, auto refraction, visual field testing, ordering medications, and surgery scheduling.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Noted present complaints, medications and vital statistics like blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
Ophthalmic Assistant
UC Davis
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Independently performed and assisted provider with performing exams and procedures such as vital signs; visual acuity; lensometry, topography; contact lens processing; tonometry and color and stereo vision testing.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
Education
Associates of Science -
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05.2008
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA06.1996
Skills
- Performing a variety of duties under the direction of a Physician
- Assisting provider with examination and treatment of patients
- Patient examinations
- Medical History Taking
- Patient Care
- Appointment management
- Manual refractions
- Visual prescreening
- Medical History Documentation
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Employmentobjective
To obtain employment
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Sutter Vacaville
07.2006 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Specialists
07.2003 - 07.2006
Ophthalmic Assistant
Solano Regional
07.2002 - 07.2003
Ophthalmic Assistant
UC Davis
08.2001 - 08.2002
Associates of Science -
Solano Community College
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
- CPR & First Aid
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
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