DescriptionResponsible for providing diagnostic imaging support to clinical physicians. Performs fundus photography and retinal fluorescein angiography on patients with eye conditions.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm. May need to work after hours dependent on patient scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates closely with physicians to provide patient care.
- Consults with the department faculty regarding use of the photographic services.
- Prepares visual media for lectures and local, regional and national conferences and prepares photographs for publications.
- Evaluates photographic images for inclusion, research and educational projects.
- Maintains and reviews facility diagnostic equipment, inventory, visual field testing instruments and ultrasound instruments.
- May oversee and train Ophthalmic photographers, staff and trainees assigned to unit.
- Performs diagnostic testing for sub-specialties including: Fluorescein Angiography, fundus photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of the materials and processes used in ophthalmic photography as well as extensive experience as a photographer of scientific, ophthalmic, process or industrial photography.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to act as a team leader, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
EDUCATION:
Associate's Degree in related field is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Seven (7) years experience in diagnostic eye photography in a recognized ophthalmic photography department or laboratory experience is required.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS:
CRA (Certified Retinal Angiographer) OR Certified Diagnostic Sonographer (CDOS) is required.