Ophthalmic Photographer

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

No-cost preventive care

Paid time off

TRS retirement

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a qualified supervisor for the Ophthalmology Clinical Diagnostic Photography and Fluorescein Angiography Laboratory. You will lead imaging operations, supervise staff, coordinate patient scheduling, and ensure high-quality data for clinical review.

The role requires at least 2 years in ophthalmic imaging, proficiency in OCT, fundus, FA/ICG, and the ability to instruct residents in photography procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years ophthalmic imaging experience with OCT and fundus imaging.
• Experience with imaging procedures (IOL Master/Lenstar, FA, ICG).
• CRA retinal angio or OCT certification within 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography.
• Perform ophthalmic imaging and upload images to EMR for review.
• Prepare materials for Retina Conferences and exhibits.
• Instruct residents in fundus photography.
• Maintain and repair ophthalmic photography equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Laboratory supervision

Patient scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

College or vocational training in ophthalmic photography/angiography

Tools

OCT

Fundus photography

External and slit lamp photography

IOL Master / Lenstar

Corneal topography

Fluorescein angiography (FA)

ICG angiography

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHERNWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under minimum supervision to provide supervisory and technical skills in operation and maintenance of ACTC Ophthalmology Clinical Diagnostic Photography and Fluorescein Angiography Laboratory. Manages and supervises activities and personnel of laboratory.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

2 years of experience in ophthalmic imaging with proficiency in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, external and slit lamp photography and

Experience with ophthalmic imaging procedures, including IOL Master or Lenstar and corneal topography, digital fluorescein angiography (FA) and ICG angiography within a clinical setting

Licenses and Certifications

(CRA) CERT RETINAL ANGIOGRAPHER within 1 Year or

(OCT) OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHER within 1 Year

Preferred

Experience

College or vocational training in ophthalmic diagnostic photography and angiography

1 year of clinical trials/research experience

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of eye. Maintains patient records.
• Performs ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies as designated by the ordering physician, uploading images to the Electronic Medical Record for review. Reviews with ordering physician quality of work performed.
• Prepares photographic material for weekly Retina Conferences and ophthalmic photographic exhibits at meetings of ophthalmologist and/or ophthalmic photographers.
• Instructs resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintains and repairs ophthalmic photography equipment at laboratory.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.