Joben Kunjumon
Colchester ,Essex
Summary
Ophthalmology assistant with extensive experience in both healthcare assistance and imaging technology within the Ophthalmology department. Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vision checks, blood pressure monitoring, and medical history documentation. Skilled in operating advanced imaging equipment such as Anterion, OCT, and Optos machines for various scans including OCT Macular and RNFL. Competent in visual field tests and slit lamp examinations, with expertise in intraocular pressure measurement and biometry. Strong interpersonal communication skills enhance patient interactions, ensuring empathetic care. Committed to maintaining up-to-date training to support consultants and staff nurses effectively while running clinics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Ophthalmic assistant
ESNEFT
Colchester, Essex
2014.11 - Current
- Calibrated ophthalmic equipment regularly for precise measurements and diagnostics.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to promote healing and recovery.
- Sterilised instruments, reducing risk of infection during procedures.
- Managed the inventory of optical supplies, preventing shortages.
- Improved patient understanding by explaining common eye diseases and conditions.
- Measured intraocular pressure using tonometry, assisting in glaucoma detection.
- Updated patient records to maintain accurate medical histories.
- Prepared patients for surgery with thorough explanations and reassurances.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering eye drops and ointments.
- Trained new staff members in proper use of diagnostic equipment, promoting a safer work environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of ophthalmic technology, enhancing job performance significantly.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Colchester institute
Colchester, Essex 09/2012 - 06/2014
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Colchester Institute
Colchester 09/2010 - 06/2011
NVQ Level 3 - Computer Science
Philip Morant school
Colchester, Essex 09/2009 - 06/2010
A-Levels - Business Management
Philip Morant College
Colchester, Essex 09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - English
Philip Morant School
Colchester, Essex 09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - Mathematics
St. Benedict's Catholic School
Colchester, Essex 09/2008 - 06/2009
Skills
- Slit lamp examination practice
- Visual field analysis
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Biometry expertise
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
My current position within the Ophthalmology department is Ophthalmology assistant, this is a combined health care assistant and imaging technician role My duties consist of supporting consultants, doctors and staff nurses whilst running clinics It's my responsibility to check the patients Vision, blood pressure, blood sugar, take medical history and current prescription information, check eye pressures using an icare and assisting patients with any general care needs they may have whilst attending appointments in the department such as assisting to the toilet I can also complete a variety of scans for the patients using the Anterion, Oct and Optos machines such as OCT Macular, RNFL, Angles, OctA, EDI, Optos, multicolour, AutoFluroscene, biometry I'm also fully competent in visual field tests and often run my own streams
I am up to date with all the training requirements to perform my role within the department Also additional skills like:
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Dilation of pupils
- Fundus photography experience
- Visual acuity testing
- Patient empathy
- Knowledge of ophthalmic pathology
Affiliations
- Research new ophthalmic devices
- Art
- Music
- Computer Programming
Timeline
Ophthalmic assistant
ESNEFT
2014.11 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Colchester institute
09/2012 - 06/2014
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Colchester Institute
09/2010 - 06/2011
NVQ Level 3 - Computer Science
Philip Morant school
09/2009 - 06/2010
A-Levels - Business Management
Philip Morant College
09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - English
Philip Morant School
09/2009 - 06/2010
GCSEs - Mathematics
St. Benedict's Catholic School
09/2008 - 06/2009