Ophthalmic Imager II

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Imager I to document and monitor eye diseases through specialized imaging, supporting physicians with diagnoses and treatments. The role contributes to academic and teaching missions by providing imaging for publications and presentations.

The candidate will perform fluorescein/ICG angiography, portrait photography, and image preparation for lectures and publications, while relying on strong skills in Photoshop, EPIC, and AXIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency.
• Two years of experience as an ophthalmic photographer.
• Certification in at least three clinical study imaging protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs digital fluorescein and ICG angiography.
• Sets up proper lighting and takes portraits of faculty and staff.
• Performs copy stand photos with digital camera for academic School of Medicine work.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations and digital images for lectures, publications, and prints.

Skills

Photoshop

Excel

EPIC

AXIS

Color correction

Imaging protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Imaging devices

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position photographs patients using a variety of specially designed still and video cameras to document and monitor eye diseases and disorders in order to assist physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of eye pathologies. The incumbent also supports the academic and teaching mission goals of the organization by providing imaging services for publications and presentations.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs successfully all of the essential functions of job code 7131, Ophthalmic Imager I.

• Performs digital fluorescein and ICG angiography.

• Sets up proper lighting and takes portraits of faculty and staff.

• Performs copy stand photos with digital camera for academic School of Medicine work.

• Prepares PowerPoint presentations, digital images for the purpose of lectures, educational presentations, publications, and prints.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of image manipulation tools such as Adobe Photoshop, scanning software, presentation software, CD creator software and printing software.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Access, Excel, Word, EPIC, and AXIS.

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic color correction processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency.

• Two years of experience as an ophthalmic photographer.

• Certification in at least three clinical study imaging protocols.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Certified Retinal Angiographer Certification (CRA)

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Ophthalmic Imaging Experience Show intermediate to advanced skills in over 50% of imaging equipment in use:

Heidelberg Engineering: Spectralis HRA + OCT2 8mode, OCT-A Shift, Confocal HRT III, Anterion, FLIO 1, FLIO2, HighRes. Optos: California RGB/FA/ICG, Silverstone RGB/FA/ICG SS OCT, Monaco Pro RG OCT. Haag-Streit BX-900 Slit Lamp Camera. Topcon TRC (various) fundus cameras. Lumibird: Absolu. Zeiss: Clarus 700 RGB/FA, Cirrus 5000 OCT. Konan CellCheck 20. Carrot: VF3 Pro. Optomed: Aurora HandHeld camera.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affiliation "Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems(“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 85889
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Moran Eye Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department MOR ANC 31C PHOTOGRAPHY
Category Ophthalmology
Workplace Set Up On-site