Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer to join the department under the manager’s supervision. You will perform ophthalmic photography and other tests as requested, delivering safe, knowledgeable patient care within a team setting.

Responsibilities include operating cameras, maintaining equipment, and processing ophthalmic images while adhering to policy and certification standards. No supervisory duties are involved.

Qualifications

• Two years of continuous Ophthalmic Photographer/Technician experience within the past four years.
• Certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology may be required.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• Experience with cameras and darkroom techniques within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care during physician visits.
• Perform biometrics, visual field examinations, B scan ultrasound evaluations, tonometry, and keratometry.
• Perform ophthalmic photography (fluorescein angiography, external photos, stereophotography) and review/store images.
• Set up and maintain cameras and ophthalmic equipment daily.
• Develop ophthalmic film and ensure equipment is properly stored after use.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Ophthalmic photography

Camera handling

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cameras & darkroom equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer to join the department under the manager’s supervision. You will perform ophthalmic photography and other tests as requested, delivering safe, knowledgeable patient care within a team setting.

Responsibilities include operating cameras, maintaining equipment, and processing ophthalmic images while adhering to policy and certification standards. No supervisory duties are involved.