Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/photographer to support physicians with eye care, perform photography and diagnostic tests, and ensure patient safety under supervision. You will prepare equipment and maintain high-quality images for medical records.

Requirements: two years of Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience in the last four years, knowledge of ocular anatomy, and experience with cameras/darkroom techniques. COT certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four (4) years.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology is possible.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• One year of job experience with cameras and darkroom technique within the past two (2) years.
• Preferred willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereo photos).
• Review, identify, label and file completed photographs, negatives and slides.
• Identify, read and interpret stereoscopic slides, according to department policy.
• Set up and maintain cameras, and associated ophthalmic equipment and instruments daily.
• Develop ophthalmic film and store equipment properly at day end.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic photography

Ocular anatomy knowledge

Cameras & darkroom technique

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ophthalmic cameras

Darkroom equipment

COT certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/photographer to support physicians with eye care, perform photography and diagnostic tests, and ensure patient safety under supervision. You will prepare equipment and maintain high-quality images for medical records.

Requirements: two years of Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience in the last four years, knowledge of ocular anatomy, and experience with cameras/darkroom techniques. COT certification is preferred.