Ophthalmologic Photographer Supervisor

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer Supervisor to lead the Ophthalmology Clinic Photography group and perform ophthalmic imaging and angiography. You will train staff, manage scheduling, and support research imaging needs while upholding patient care standards.

The role focuses on high-quality clinical photography services, exceptional patient interactions, and adherence to department policies. Strong leadership and imaging expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• 6 years of experience in ophthalmic photography with a Bachelor's degree or 2 years with a Master's degree and 4 years in ophthalmic clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Ophthalmology Clinic Photography group.
• Maintain high levels of customer service with staff, physicians, and patients; ensure efficient processes and internal controls.
• Mentor and train staff on photographer/angiography equipment and practices.
• Coordinate photography for ophthalmology research protocols and fundus imaging for new projects.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff; conduct performance reviews and merit decisions.
• Manage supplies and equipment; recommend purchases and stock levels.
• Review procedures with patients and support physicians during imaging; coordinate exhibits at conferences.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Optical Coherence Tomography

Job description

Why UT Southwestern?

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

The Ophthalmic Photographer Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic Photography group while actively performing ophthalmic imaging and angiography procedures. This role ensures high-quality clinical photography services, maintains excellent customer service for patients and providers, and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures. The supervisor trains and mentors staff, manages scheduling and workflow, supports ophthalmology research imaging needs, and oversees staffing, performance management, and equipment maintenance to ensure efficient operations and high standards of patient care.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and Education

• Education Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
• Experience 6 years Experience in ophthalmic photography with Bachelor's Degree or 2 years Of ophthalmic photography experience with Master's Degree and 4 years Of ophthalmic clinic experience
• Licenses and Certifications OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHER Through the American Society of Ophthalmic Photographers Upon Hire

Job Duties

• Manages the Ophthalmology Clinic Photography group.
• Maintains and ensures high level of customer service, including effective communications with staff, physicians, and patients. Directs and organizes operational and clinic processes. Executes effective system of internal controls to ensure processes are effective and efficient. Ensures adherence to policies and procedures. Recommends and/or implements changes as necessary.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains staff on photographer/angiography equipment and practices to achieve a high level of performance and standards of care. Sets and prioritizes tasks and responsibilities. Monitors work for accuracy. Ensures adequate staffing for procedures.
• Performs or coordinates photography for Department of Ophthalmology research protocols and fundus photography for new research projects in collaboration with other departments.
• Responsible for interviewing applicants, hiring, disciplinary actions, and termination of employees. Completes annual performance reviews, recommends merit increases, and completes performance appraisals.
• Ensures the photography group maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment is maintained. Recommends types of equipment and supplies to purchase and stock.
• Reviews photography/angiography procedures with patients and follows up with them to answer questions, resolve any issues. Assists physicians with photography procedures. Works with community physicians to schedule procedures. Supervises coordination of photographic exhibits at conferences and meetings of ophthalmologists and ophthalmic photographers.
• Maintains patient satisfaction.
• 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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

419006 - OP-Clinic Ophthalmology

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Mar 19, 2026, 9:01:42 PM