Opthalmic Photographer

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a supervisory ophthalmic imaging specialist to oversee the ACTC Ophthalmology Clinical Diagnostic Photography and Fluorescein Angiography Laboratory. The role involves managing staff and equipment while ensuring high-quality imaging studies.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of ophthalmic imaging experience, proficiency in OCT, fundus photography, FA, including IOL Master/Lenstar and corneal topography, and is prepared to obtain CRA or OCT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in ophthalmic imaging.
• Experience with IOL Master or Lenstar and corneal topography.
• Clinical fluorescein angiography (FA) and ICG angiography experience.
• Licenses: CRA retinal angiographer or OCT angiographer within 1 year.
• Preferred: college or vocational training in ophthalmic diagnostic photography and angiography; 1 year of clinical trials/research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of the eye.
• Perform ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies as designated by the ordering physician and upload images to the EMR for review.
• Prepare photographic material for Retina Conferences and ophthalmic photographic exhibits.
• Instruct resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintain and repair ophthalmic photography equipment in the laboratory.
• Duties may include direct patient interaction and handling of patient records.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

OCT

Fundus photography

Fluorescein angiography

Corneal topography

IOL Master/Lenstar

EMR knowledge

Laboratory supervision

Education

High School Diploma

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 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Location: Dallas, TX

Location Type: On-site

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

• 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
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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

• 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.