Angelita "Angie" Mota 2780 N. Texas St. Apt 122 Fairfield, CA 94533 707-399-0144 angiemota@hotmail.com http://angiemota.20m.com ________________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE A permanent full-time position in an Ophthalmic setting as a Surgical/Laser Technician. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2001 - Present Pacific Laser Eye Center, Stockton, CA Surgical/Laser Technician for an ophthalmic firm conducting LASIK procedures. Operate the Visx Star2 Eximer Laser, Nikon Lensometer, Sci-San Autoclave, Pachymetry, and Topography. Prepare patients for surgery and train patients in Post-op procedures and medications. 2000 - 2001 University Vision Centers, Washington, DC Chief Surgical/Laser Technician for an ophthalmic firm conducting an average of over 250 LASIK procedures every month. Train in-coming personnel on surgical, Intac, and Laser procedures. Operate the Visx Star2 Eximer Laser, Nikon Lensometer, Sci-San Autoclave and Orbscan Topography Equipment. Prepare patients for surgery and train patients in Post-op procedures and medications. 1999 - 2000 Advanced Eye Care, Alexandria, VA Responsibilities included initial patient work-ups, patient histories, visual acuities, pinhole test, autolensometry, autorefractometry and refractometry using Marco Epic 2100. Visual field examinations using Humphries and Dicon visual field machines. Disc photos using Canon Polaroid fundus camera. Contact lens instruction for gas permeable and soft contact lens patients. Instillation of drops. Scribing for physicians. Assisted physician with in-office laser procedures (YAG and Argon). 1999 Richard Huberman, M.D., LTD, Alexandria, VA Performed initial patient work-ups, patient histories, visual acuity, pinhole test, autolensometry and autorefractometry. Visual field examinations using Dicon Visual Field Machine. Contact Lens instruction for gas permeable and soft contact lens patients. Instillation of drops. Moving patients as needed to fill exam rooms or escorting patients to check-out. 1999 DRs. May and Hettler Optometric Offices, Alexandria, VA Prepared paperwork and educated Pre-op patients on Laser Vision Correction procedures. Ordering and dispensing of contact lenses. Trained patients on insertion and removal of contact lenses. Prepared patient history charts. Pre-screened patients for full-eye exams. 1996 - 1998 Eye Clinic, U.S. Naval Hospital, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan Administered medication to surgery patients. Prepared patients for surgery. Assisted in Radial Kerototomy procedures. Reviewed contact lens insertion and removal procedures, risks of contact wear, and proper care with patients. Trained incoming personnel on the proper use of non-contact tonometry, autorefractor, Canon Polaroid Disc fundus camera, Huphreys visual field machine, and Alcon optical topography machine. 1995 - 1996 Optometry Clinic, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Airbase, Okinawa, Japan Managed Red Cross Optometric Assistant Program consisting of twelve volunteers. Trained volunteers on all clinic procedures. Verified and reviewed quarterly evaluation and personnel information files on all individuals in the program. Supervised all contact lens ordering and dispensing procedures. 1995 Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Kadena Airbase, Okinawa, Japan Performed patient reception, pre-exam screenings, contact lens insertion and removal procedures. 1994 - 1995 Optometry Clinic, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Airbase, Okinawa, Japan Conducted patient reception, pre-exam screenings, patient medical history, visual aquities, and visual field examinations. Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal procedures. EDUCATION and TRAINING 2000 Visx Laser Certification 2000 Intacs Certification 2000 Bausch & Lomb Hansatome Microkeratome Certification 1999 Marco Epic 2100 Training 1997 Job Experience Training (JET - 240 hours in Optometry) 1997 Red Cross Optometric Assistant Program (1000 hours) 1996 Air Force Quality Awareness Course 1995 Job Experience Training (JET - 240 hours in Optometry) 1994 Air Force Optometric Assistant Training Course 1985 - 1986 Merced College, Merced, California (General Studies) TECHNICAL SUMMARY Fluent in Spanish Experienced in computer operations to include Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Angelita "Angie" Mota 707-399-0144 John L. Mota