Adriane Santa Croce, COA, ROUB, CDOS

Experience

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  Katzen Eye Group

  May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Ophthalmic Technician

  Check vision, intraocular pressure, confrontational fields and check pupils. Perform pachymetry and refractions as needed. Complete and update accurate histories of present illness. Administer ophthalmic drops. Triage incoming calls and add emergency patients as needed. Call pharmacies to order refills of medications for patients or to clarify specific doses and medication names.

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  Wilmer Eye Insitute / Johns Hopkins

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/ Scribe

  Check vision and intraocular pressure on patients after completing an accurate history of present illness. Update current medicine. Administer ophthalmic drops. Ensure patients get proper testing according to their diagnosis. Perform OCT and Visual Fields. Assist the physicians by recording their findings and providing them with necessary information, tools and imaging for patients. Assist with intraocular injections. Coordinate and manage flow of individual doctor’s schedules.

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  Wilmer Eye Institute

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2016

  Ophthalmic Ultrasound Technician

  Perform IOL calculations using IOL Master and Immersion A-scan biometry. Perform diagnostic Bscans with quantitative A-scans as necessary. Perform UBM on patients with anterior segmentpathology. Provide accurate interpretations in Epic (EMR) and provide verbal reports for orderingphysicians as needed. Maintain and calibrate equipment regularly. Perform examinations on patients under anesthesia in the OR as needed.

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  Scheie Eye Institute

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2024

  Chief Echographer

  I am responsible for performing diagnostic B-scans and quantitative A-scans as well as axial biometry for lens calculations for the entire practice. I have experience in UBM, B-scans for evaluation of the globe as well as orbital exams. Each test performed also has an accompanying interpretation submitted to EMR immediately after the scan. I regularly hold informational and instructional meetings for physicians and technicians. I see inpatients on the floor as well as patients in the OR as needed. Show less

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  Doheny Eye Institute

  Jun 2024 - now

  Ocular Disease Evaluator

  Evaluates digital ophthalmic images and identifies/characterizes ophthalmic features and pathologies in support of medical research activities.