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Elizabeth Sullivan

Pepperell

Summary

Detail-focused Ophthalmic Technician excels in high-productivity environments, efficiently completing tasks with precision. Possess specialized skills in patient education, diagnostic testing, and equipment sterilization. Thrive using top soft skills such as active listening, effective communication, and adaptability to ensure optimal patient care and support team collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Opthalmic Technician

The Medical Eye Center
Manchester
09.2021 - Current
  • Operated diagnostic equipment to gather patient data and images.
  • Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care procedures.
  • Managed patient flow to ensure timely appointments and consultations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to enhance patient experience.
  • Trained new staff on equipment usage and clinic protocols.
  • Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
  • Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
  • Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
  • Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
  • Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
  • Wrote, edited, and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
  • Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
  • Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
  • Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
  • Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
  • Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
  • Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

UMass
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Ophthalmic procedures
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Patient education
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Medical record keeping
  • Patient interaction
  • Team training
  • Attention to detail
  • Data collection
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Patient screening
  • Clinical assistance

Certification

  • ABOC No. 072691
  • Opticians Association of Massachusetts
  • Dispensing Optician Certificate No. 5234

Languages

English
Professional
French
Limited
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Opthalmic Technician

The Medical Eye Center
09.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science

Long Island University

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

UMass
Elizabeth Sullivan