Assistant Medical Photographer

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Medical Photographer to provide skilled medical, scientific, and illustrative photography and videography in support of clinical, educational and research activities within the Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery.

The role requires mastery of digital imaging, image management, and ethical guidelines; you will supervise junior photographers, ensure quality control, and collaborate with physicians to develop imaging protocols, while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Degree required with at least 5 years of professional photography experience.
• Portfolio of photographic work and publication examples to be submitted.
• Experience with digital still and video cameras, lighting for medical shoots, and post-processing software.

Responsibilities

• Photograph physician and staff for publications and events.
• Photograph medical subjects with sensitive and confidential considerations.
• Prepare files using image management software and transfer to patient charts and institutional storage.
• Develop photographic protocols with physicians for patient imaging.
• Select and maintain photographic/video equipment for image production.
• Supervise junior photographers and assistants per department protocols.

Skills

Professional photography

Digital imaging

Adobe Photoshop

Lighting

Image management software

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Premier Pro

Bridge

3D Camera systems

Video cameras

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Medical Photographer. In this role, the successful candidate The function of the plastic surgery medical photographer is to provide responsible highly skilled work within all aspects of general, medical and scientific photography and videography. The employee is responsible for performing a variety of medical scientific and illustrative photography/videography by digital means in support of clinical, surgical, education and research functions and for institutional events and publications. The position requires the full comprehension of digital imaging techniques and equipment, imaging software and a thorough understanding of the institutions ethical and legal guidelines concerning medical and research photography. The employee supervises and works closely with lower level medical photographers and assistant medical photographers in execution of imaging needs. The employee provides quality control of all completed work to assure high quality and to ensure the institutional standards are met

Job Responsibilities

• Photographing physician and staff for departmental publications and events
• Photograph medical surgical subjects that are often sensitive and confidential and that require specific technical knowledge including knowledge of institutional guidelines
• Prepare files using image management software and transfer photographic files into patient digital charts and institutional storage drives and backup systems
• Work with department physicians to develop specific photographic protocols and standards for photographing patients
• Selecting and maintaining photographic/video equipment to be used to produce images
• Supervise lower medical photographers and assistants in performance of photographic image making, file preparation and management utilizing the protocols established by the Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School Degree. The candidate must have at least 5 years of professional photography experience. A portfolio of photographic work and publication examples must be submitted for consideration for the position. Knowledgeable in the operation of digital still, video cameras and 3dCamera systems, studio and location lighting used for medical and general photography. Knowledgeable in post digital image capture, file exportation, correction, preparation using photographic editing software, ie; Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Premier Pro. Knowledge in proper care and maintenance of all photographic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior medical photography experience. Degree in Photography preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $38,999.99 - $56,100.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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