Ophthalmic Photographer

University Physician Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health is seeking an entry-level Imaging Assistant to support the Imaging and Testing lab. You will assist with OCT, fundus photography, and dye-based angiography tests, while helping patients throughout procedures and maintaining accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification (or ability to obtain), and reliability for travel to satellite offices. Prior healthcare or photography experience is preferred, with strong customer service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support/CPR) certification required (or must obtain within 6-12 months from date of hire).
• 1+ year healthcare or photography experience preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation to work in satellite offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform OCT, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography testing.
• Perform intravenous dye injections and monitor reactions.
• Use digital imaging systems for tests.
• Assist patients with dilating eyes, retrieving records, and moving patients.
• Assist with patient management and record-keeping while maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff; maintain professionalism.

Skills

OCT testing

Fundus photography

Fluorescein angiography

Patient communication

Medical records handling

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain

1+ year healthcare or photography experience (preferred)

Tools

Digital imaging systems

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.

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

Physical Demands

• 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.
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

In accordance with the US Supreme Court, which has cleared the way for the implementation and enforcement of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination mandate, Wayne Health has established the following COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.

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.