Ophthalmic Imaging Lead

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks an experienced Ophthalmic Photographer and Technician to supervise imaging, mentor staff, and maintain imaging quality standards. The role includes coordinating with IT, supporting RetCam exams in NICU, and ensuring monthly quality metrics are met.

Responsibilities cover training, equipment maintenance, calibration, and ensuring safe, accurate photography across ophthalmology clinics.

Qualifications

• HS/GED; COA preferred but not required with experience.
• Minimum 5 years as Ophthalmic Photographer and Technician; ROP exam experience a plus.
• COA preferred, otherwise demonstrated experience acceptable.
• Excellent technical skills; well organized; team player with leadership ability.
• Bilingual skills a plus (Spanish, Hindi, Bengali).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ophthalmic Techs and Photographers and orient new staff.
• Perform instrument calibration; troubleshoot and maintain equipment; report defects.
• Maintain quality imaging standards in the Ophthalmology Clinic.
• Possibly oversee photographers' or techs' certification.
• Train PCAs in Primary Care for the Diabetic Telemedicine Program.
• Oversee PCA photography quality; maintain monthly metrics.
• Troubleshoot nonmydriatic cameras.
• Take RetCam photos in NICU; coordinate care and follow-up with MDs.
• Coordinate imaging issues with IT and Security as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic photography

Team supervision

Quality metrics

Instrument calibration

Education

HS/GED

COA preferred

Tools

RetCam

Testing equipment

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks an experienced Ophthalmic Photographer and Technician to supervise imaging, mentor staff, and maintain imaging quality standards. The role includes coordinating with IT, supporting RetCam exams in NICU, and ensuring monthly quality metrics are met.

Responsibilities cover training, equipment maintenance, calibration, and ensuring safe, accurate photography across ophthalmology clinics.