Opthalmic Photographer

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a skilled ophthalmic imaging specialist to supervise and perform advanced diagnostic photography and angiography in the Ophthalmology lab. You will manage imaging studies, ensure image quality, and contribute to weekly Retina Conferences and exhibits.

The role requires 2 years of ophthalmic imaging experience, proficiency in OCT and FA/ICG angiography, and the ability to train residents.

Qualifications

• 2 years of ophthalmic imaging experience with OCT and fundus photography.
• Experience with ophthalmic imaging procedures including FA and ICG angiography in a clinical setting.
• Certification: CRA retinal angio within 1 year or OCT within 1 year preferred.
• College/vocational training in ophthalmic diagnostic photography and angiography.
• 1 year of clinical trials/research experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of the eye.
• Perform ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies and upload images to the EMR for review.
• Prepare photographic material for Retina Conferences and exhibitions.
• Instruct resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintain and repair ophthalmic photography equipment.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

OCT

Fundus photography

Slit lamp photography

External photography

Training others

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College training in ophthalmic photography/angiography

1 year clinical trials/research experience

Tools

IOL Master

Lenstar

Fluorescein angiography (FA)

ICG angiography

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!

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

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.

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

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Oct 15, 2026, 3:26:26 AM