Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging Assistant - Per Diem

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to support the Ophthalmology Imaging team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. This per diem role involves performing diagnostic imaging and assisting patients through procedures to aid physicians in documentation, diagnosis, and treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, and preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's in a related field or 1+ year ophthalmic imaging experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or 1+ year ophthalmic imaging experience.
• Credentials COA, COT, COMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging tests (topography, OCT, fundus photography, angiography, and related procedures).
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare rooms and ensure testing areas are clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Direct patient care

Communication (verbal & written)

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Photographic Science/Imaging/Life Sciences

1+ year ophthalmic imaging experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- 3400 Spruce St

Department: Ophth Clinical Support

Hours: PER DIEM, per department needs

Summary: Under the supervision of the Ophthalmology Imaging Leadership, the Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging Assistant is responsible for performing and coordinating patient testing services. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of tests in order to aid physicians in the documentation, diagnosis, tracking, and treatment of eye conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging, which may include corneal topography, optical coherence tomography, color and monochromatic fundus photography, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, fundus autofluorescence, retinal screening, fluorescein and/or indocyanine-green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, goniography, specular microscopy, external eye photography, ocular surface interferometry, intraocular lens calculations, a-scan biometry, diagnostic b-scan ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and additional tests such as visual field exams, electrophysiology, color vision and dark adaptation testing.


• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.


• Perform study imaging per protocol, which may require completion of additional research certifications and secure document transfer to reading centers.


• Prepare rooms, maintaining cleanliness of testing areas.


• Explain procedure details to patients, appropriately responding to questions and concerns.


• Assist patients through procedures, ensuring secure and proper positioning for testing.


• Confirm testing result availability through picture archiving and communication system, documenting procedure details within electronic medical record.


• Identify equipment malfunction and quality issues, communicating problems to manager and technical support personnel.


• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)


• Bachelor’s Degree in Photographic Science, Imaging, Life Sciences OR 1+ years of work experience in ophthalmic imaging (Preferred)

Credentials

• COA, COT, COMT (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail


• Comfortable with direct patient care and testing


• Respectful and compassionate attitude


• Aptitude to grow within organization through skill enhancement and embracing emerging technology


• Computer skills; proficient in data entry and proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to varying audiences throughout the institution and internationally


• Ability to develop relationships and rapport with patients, physicians, and varying audiences


• Provide exceptional patient service


• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow all guidelines for documentation


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate various activities including patient testing according to schedule


• Ability to work with compassion with visually impaired, deaf-blind and multi-disabled patients is essential


• Strong ability to work independently, and as part of a team


• Perform corneal topography


• Perform OCT (optical coherence tomography)


• Perform fundus photography


• Perform angiography (preferred)


• Perform external eye photography


• Perform IOL (intraocular lens) master calculations (preferred)


• Perform ultrasounds, including standardized and/or diagnostic A-scan, B-scan, UBM (ultrasound biomicroscopy) (preferred)


• Perform visual field exams


• Perform phlebotomy and IV insertion as directed by the provider. Intermittent catheters may only be connected to a closed end (cap) (preferred)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.