Opthalmic Photographer

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an Ophthalmic Photographer to provide supervisory and technical skills in operation and maintenance of ophthalmic imaging labs. The role involves coordinating scheduling, performing imaging studies, and preparing materials for Retina Conferences.

The candidate should have 2 years of ophthalmic imaging experience (OCT, fundus, FA), with CRA retinal angiographer or OCT certification within 1 year. Strong teamwork in a clinical lab setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: 2 years ophthalmic imaging with OCT, fundus photography, FA, IOL Master/Lenstar and corneal topography.
• Licenses/Certifications: CRA Retinal Angiographer within 1 year or OCT within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of eye. Maintains patient records.
• Performs ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies as designated by the ordering physician, uploading images to the EMR for review. Reviews with ordering physician quality of work performed.
• Prepares photographic material for weekly Retina Conferences and ophthalmic photographic exhibits at meetings of ophthalmologist and/or ophthalmic photographers.
• Instructs resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintains and repairs ophthalmic photography equipment at laboratory.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

OCT

Fundus photography

Fluorescein angiography

IOL Master/Lenstar

Corneal topography

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IOL Master

Lenstar

Corneal topography

Fluorescein angiography system

Job description

Job Description - Opthalmic Photographer (981380)

Job Description

Opthalmic Photographer - ( 981380 )

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 No. 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 will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under minimum supervision to provide supervisory and technical skills in operation and maintenance of ACTC Ophthalmology Clinical Diagnostic Photography and Fluorescein Angiography Laboratory. Manages and supervises activities and personnel of laboratory.

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma
• Experience 2 years of experience in ophthalmic imaging with proficiency in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, external and slit lamp photography and Experience with ophthalmic imaging procedures, including IOL Master or Lenstar and corneal topography, digital fluorescein angiography (FA) and ICG angiography within a clinical setting
• Licenses and Certifications (CRA) CERT RETINAL ANGIOGRAPHER within 1 Year or (OCT) OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHER within 1 Year

Preferred

• Experience College or vocational training in ophthalmic diagnostic photography and angiography 1 year of clinical trials/research experience

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of eye. Maintains patient records.
• Performs ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies as designated by the ordering physician, uploading images to the Electronic Medical Record for review. Reviews with ordering physician quality of work performed.
• Prepares photographic material for weekly Retina Conferences and ophthalmic photographic exhibits at meetings of ophthalmologist and/or ophthalmic photographers.
• Instructs resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintains and repairs ophthalmic photography equipment at laboratory.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the eye through extensive work in ophthalmic diagnostics.
• Work requires skill in exercising judgment.
• Work requires skill in training others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Laboratory Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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