Ophthalmic Photographer

Wayne Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health in Detroit invites applications for an entry-level Imaging Assistant to support the imaging lab under supervision. You will help with patient preparation and perform imaging tests to support diagnostic processes.

The role involves OCT, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and injections, along with using digital imaging systems and maintaining patient confidentiality. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification required (or must obtain certification within 6-12 months from date of hire).
• 1+ year healthcare or photography experience preferred.
• Must be able to provide independent ophthalmic photographic coverage in satellite offices, therefore reliable transportation is a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing for patients including OCT (optical coherence tomography), fundus photography (including stereo), and fluorescein angiography.
• Performs intravenous injections, understand dye injections and managing them.
• Uses the digital imaging systems.
• Assists with patient duties (dilating eyes, retrieving records, calling doctors, moving patients, explain procedures to patients, assist patients in and out of exam chairs.) Assist with patient management.
• Understands adverse medical complications associated with eye medications and the basics of ophthalmic anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and physiology.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists with clerical and medical record duties.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification

Job description

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

An entry level position under the direction of the Supervisor of Imaging and Testing, assists in the functioning of the imaging lab.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs testing for patients including OCT (optical coherence tomography), fundus photography (including stereo), and fluorescein angiography.
• Performs intravenous injections, understand dye injections and managing them.
• Uses the digital imaging systems.
• Assists with patient duties (dilating eyes, retrieving records, calling doctors, moving patients, explain procedures to patients, assist patients in and out of exam chairs.) Assist with patient management.
• Understands adverse medical complications associated with eye medications and the basics of ophthalmic anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and physiology.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists with clerical and medical record duties.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
• Understands, practices and promotes the mission and philosophies of the Institute.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification required (or must obtain certification within 6-12 months from date of hire)
• 1+ year healthcare or photography experience preferred
• Must be able to provide independent ophthalmic photographic coverage in satellite offices, therefore reliable transportation is a necessity.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of performing OCT, fundus photography and fluorescein angiography tests which will lead to providing procedures without supervision.
• Willing to obtain OCT-C or CRA certificate as time in role progresses.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone, and electronic)
• Good analytic and judgment skills
• Ability to use computer software programs and systems.
• Excellent organization skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to make patients/families feel welcomed and at ease.
• Must exhibit professionalism in all manners of the position.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to frequently move about medical office setting, lift and maneuver patients and equipment up to 50 lbs., and accurately perform required tests on patients.

Safety Requirements:

• Compliance with Departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions/Schedules:

• 40 hour work week, hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the department. Additional hours may be required
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer