Ophthalmic Imager 1 (full time) - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Imager I. The role documents in the EMR and performs ocular diagnostic testing using imaging equipment to support patient care.

You will operate and maintain imaging devices such as fundus cameras, OCT, fluorescein angiography, and ensure data is accurately uploaded to PACS. Evening and weekend shifts, travel to satellite centers as needed, and adherence to safety and confidentiality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging and documents procedures in EMR/PACS.
• Uploads ophthalmic images and ensures data accuracy.
• Operates imaging equipment with attention to patient safety and confidentiality.
• Travels to satellite centers as needed and supports daily clinical activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

PACS

Imaging instruments

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Imager (OI1) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Imager 1 (OI1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The position documents in the EMR system and performs ocular diagnostic testing using specialized instrumentation in compliance with department standards.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to the below.
• Color fundus photography
• Fluorescein angiography
• ICG (Indocyanine Green) angiography
• Optical coherence tomography
• Automated perimetry
• Slit lamp photography
• External photography
• Ocular motility photography
• Performs supervised ocular diagnostic testing using specialty-specific imaging instruments, documents procedures, and uploads images into the electronic medical record/PACS platform.
• Provides patient-centric care.
• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values.
• Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
• Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training.
• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
• Meets daily productivity goals.
• Ensures all equipment is calibrated, and instrumentation is in proper working order.
• Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs organizational duties as assigned.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification and Licensing: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Commitment to the University's core values

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff