Ophthalmic Photographer (Erwin Rd. Durham)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd in Durham seeks an ophthalmic imaging technician to support physicians in examining and treating eye diseases. You will perform imaging like color fundus photography, OCT, and angiography, and assist with IV injections and related patient care as needed.

The role trains entry level photographers in digital fluorescein/ICG angiography based on clinic demand. The position requires one year of ophthalmic imaging experience, a high school education, and phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of ophthalmic imaging experience required.
• Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment preferred.
• Basic phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, slit lamp photography, and OCT.
• Navigate electronic medical records systems efficiently and accurately.
• Learn new modalities such as external photography, OCTA, basic B-scan ultrasonography, basic UBM, ERGs, Microperimetry.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

EMR navigation

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$7,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

JOB SUMMARY

Perform a variety of skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in the examination and treatment of diseases of the eye. Perform multiple ophthalmic imaging procedures including but not limited to color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp photography and basic ultrasonography. This position will train entry level photographers on digital fluorescein/ICG angiography (including performing IV injections and related patient care) and other modalities as dictated by clinic need.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, slit lamp photography, and OCT
• Familiar with ophthalmic terminology with the ability to efficiently and accurately use and navigate electronic medical records systems.
• Learning new modalities - external photography, OCTA, basic B-scan ultrasonography, basic UBM, ERGs, Microperimetry.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires an educational background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Basic ophthalmic imaging experience is preferred.
• 1 year of work-related experience in ophthalmic imaging is required.
• Basic Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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