Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job description

The Ophthalmic Photographer I or II performs ophthalmic diagnostic photography and all other aspects of clinical teaching and research imaging and assists in the design and implementation of the imaging aspects of research in ophthalmology.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform the following tests related to ophthalmic diagnostic imaging: ocular fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, endothelial cell specular micrography, digital ophthalmic imaging and operating room photography.
• Train, schedule, assign and evaluate work of support staff.
• Assist in the development of scientific protocols for digital and film imaging of laboratory animals and human subjects.
• Manage and perform the acquisition, manipulation and storage of computer-based images.
• Assist faculty in the analysis and interpretation of fluorescein and ICG angiograms.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Pay Grade: 4 (PT37), 6 (PT38)

Required Qualifications (Ophthalmic Photographer I)

• A bachelor’s degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.
• Requires practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with digital imaging
• Experience in ophthalmic imaging

Required Qualifications (Ophthalmic Photographer II)

• A bachelor’s degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Some (6 months – 1 year) photography experience
• Certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA)
• Practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Ophthalmic Photographer II
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Maria Lugo
• Contact Email: [e-mail]