Medical Photographer- Ophthalmology

Ohio-State-University-Physicians-1; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a detail-oriented Ophthalmic Photographer to perform diagnostic imaging and document eye structures. You will interact with patients and physicians, manage a diverse workload, and support imaging modalities such as OCT and angiography.

The role involves maintaining equipment, coordinating with vendors, and preparing patients for electrophysiology testing. Travel to other clinics may be required; HCIS data entry and secure archiving are part of daily

Qualifikationen

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year OCT and fundus photography experience required.
• 2+ years ophthalmic imaging background preferred.
• OCT Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Zeiss, Topcon, Optos and Heidelberg systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Ophthalmic Sonography A and B mode preferred.
• Associate's degree or higher in Ophthalmic Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs ophthalmic diagnostic imaging using photographic techniques to document the eye regions (cornea, iris, retina).
• Interact with patients, families and physicians; manage a diversified workload with independence.
• Perform Fluorescein and Indocyanine Angiography, Fundus Photography, External/anterior segment Photography, OCT, Ultrasound (A/B).
• Assist with clinic trial photography/OCT/ultrasound as needed.
• Prepare medications aseptically; perform IV injections and phlebotomy; take manual BP and pulse.
• Handle adverse reactions and coordinate emergencies; use job-related software and IHIS data formats.
• Travel may be required to support staffing at other clinical facilities.

Kenntnisse

Ophthalmic imaging

OCT experience

Fundus photography

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in Ophthalmic Technology

Tools

Zeiss

Topcon

Optos

Heidelberg

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Looking to join our dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part.As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Performs ophthalmic diagnostic imaging utilizing all photographic techniques applicable to the specialty of ophthalmology in order to properly document parts of the eye, including the cornea, iris and retina. Ophthalmic Photographers interact with patients, patients’ families, and physicians. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the following:
• Fluorescein and Indocyanine Angiography
• Fundus Photography
• External/anterior segment Photography
• OCT
• Ultrasound Anterior and Posterior
• Provides support such as clinic trial Photography/ OCT/ ultrasound
• Drawing up medications in a sterile fashion, intravenous injection and phlebotomy, and obtaining a manual blood pressure and pulse.
• Ability and knowledge in handling adverse reactions in patients and coordinating emergency situations.
• Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems.
• Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.
• Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
• Performs ERG duties as assigned
• Sets up and prepares patient for electrophysiology testing to be used in the diagnosis of inherited retinal and optic nerve diseases, toxic drug exposure, inflammatory conditions, intraocular foreign bodies, and retinal vascular occlusions.
• Analyzes test data acquired using available computer software protocols.
• Assembles preliminary test results into IHIS format to be finalized by the interpreting physician.
• Maintains equipment in good working order for daily testing.
• Works with equipment vendors to maintain and upgrade hardware/software to latest versions.
• Performs maintenance operations and calibration protocols on vestibular lab equipment.
• Archives patient data for secure storage and retrieval.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent and meet the following criteria
• 1 year of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus photography experience.

Preferences:

• 2 years of Ophthalmic Imaging background
• OCT Certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with Zeiss, Topcon, Optos, and Heidelberg Photographic systems
• Familiarity with operation of Ophthalmic Sonography A and B mode
• Associate's degree or higher in Ophthalmic Technology

Pay Range

USD $24.32 - USD $36.48 /Hr.