Ophthalmic/Retina Imaging Technician - Research

DocTrials; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Bonus structure

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Company adventures

Job summary

DocTrials in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking an Ophthalmic/Retina Imaging Technician - Research to perform diagnostic testing and imaging for clinical trials. You will operate fundus cameras and imaging equipment across multiple clinics, ensuring high-quality data collection and patient care.

The role supports both full-time and part-time schedules with a strong emphasis on accuracy, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology or ophthalmic imaging preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for role in clinical trials.
• Strong attention to detail and patient-facing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing (e.g., angiography, OCT, photography).
• Operate ophthalmic imaging equipment (Topcon/Zeiss/Optos/Heidelberg).
• Manage clinic flow and support protocol assessments across multiple clinics.
• Train staff to perform OCT and imaging.
• Review manuals and study protocols for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic testing

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Fundus cameras

OCT imaging

Imaging equipment

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Ophthalmic/Retina Imaging Technician - Research

Clinical - Gilbert, Arizona

Department

Clinical

Employment Type

Full and Part Time Available

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

TL;DR

Part Time and Full Time positions available

As an Ophthalmic/Retina Imaging Technician you love working with patients. You are experienced in conducting Ophthalmic diagnostic testing. You also happen to be organized, and are a master of administrative tasks, which makes you a perfect fit for working in clinical trials. You have pronounced attention to detail and are obsessed with learning. As a lifelong seeker of knowledge you read everything! Patient care and excellent bedside manner is a top priority for you. When faced with a challenge, you take a breath, grab your resources, and make a plan! Preparation, agendas, and crushing tasks are your jam. You are an eager self-starter who wants to develop a strong foundation to grow. You have previous experience with testing and some previous clinical research experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

What you will own & improve

• Diagnostic Testing: You will be responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patients including, but not limited to fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, OCT, OCTA, fundus photography, FAF, montage imaging, external photos, and ultrasonography (Posterior and anterior B-scans), PDT, and visual field testing. Able to perform peripheral OCT’s on specified areas of the retina.
• Equipment: Able to operate different Fundus Cameras; Topcon, Zeiss, Optos, and Heidelberg.
• Knowledge: of basic retinal disease process and understanding of how best to photograph each differently. Must be able to recognize the difference between healthy and concerning areas in order to identify where to photograph.
• Perform: IV access.
• Basic IT skills: to allow for trouble shooting problems with photography equipment.
• Train: Able to train technicians to perform OCT.
• Process important study information: Understand and have experience reviewing manuals and protocols.
• Technology: Comfortable following manuals to upload imaging in timely manner.
• Clinic flow: Like a clinic ninja, you will manage the task of quickly and efficiently moving patients through protocol assessments. This includes traveling to the 5+ clinics that we work in throughout the Phoenix valley.

What you already know

• How to engage with patients, deliver excellent customer service, and roll out the red carpet!
• You know your way around a computer, printer, scanner – the basics. You also consider yourself tech savvy and pick up on new platforms quickly.
• How to make the most out of any space; no matter how small. You consider organizing a hobby and probably have a personal label maker.
• Previous experience in ophthalmology.

What you will learn

• You will establish a strong foundation of skills to grow as a Research Imaging Specialist.
• How to cultivate a positive working relationship with all of our customers (Sponsor/CRO & Physician Specialists).

About The Team

This role reports to our Director of Clinical Research or Site Manager.

Local travel is required.

Benefits at DocTrials

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Bonus structure
• Retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Company adventures

Values at DocTrials

• Align Your Daily Priorities
• Roll Out the Red Carpet
• Be obsessed about learning
• Show Up Ready
• What Can We Do?
• Don’t Panic
• Don’t Work in a Bubble
• Recognize the Gray
• Have a positive purpose

About Us

DocTrials' culture is guided by our values and behavior. Our success depends on how much we care for each other, our customers, and our community.

DocTrials is an alliance of physician sites specializing in the conduct of clinical studies within their private practices. Sites in the alliance work under DocTrials' core standard operating procedures and quality control measures that provide a methodology ensuring the highest quality control and best practice utilization across sites. This provides assurance and confidence to sponsors that they will achieve quality data in the most efficient and timely manner. DocTrials was founded with the primary goal of connecting patients and physicians with clinical trials across the US; aiding in the process to discover new therapies, bring hope, and find new treatment for disease.

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Location

Gilbert, Arizona

Department

Clinical

Employment Type

Full and Part Time Available

Minimum Experience

Mid-level