Research Ophthalmic Photographer

Ophthalmic Photographer

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer to join our innovative Research team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment at our Bellaire Clinic with travel to other clinics as needed.

Candidates must be able to travel to various clinics to meet the needs of the patients and providers, and support the Clinic hours of Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30am-6:30pm. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider's clinic, patient and surgery schedules. Clinic staff are provided with the opportunity for weekend hours if available.

Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina-only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions) our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources and our own team of physicians. RCTX also invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state-of-the-art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities to each patient. This, combined with the clinical expertise of our physicians, an outstanding and devoted staff, and 25 convenient locations to serve our patients.

We worked hard to create our culture as Retina Warriors. We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, our people will be empowered of their own accord to provide the highest quality patient experience.

In addition to being highly challenged professionally, in joining our practice, the following competitive benefits for full-time eligible employees after a 60-day introductory period:

• Employee Paid Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre-taxed contributions, 401 (k) retirement savings contributions both Roth and Traditional options from starting date of hire.
• Employer Paid Benefits such as long-term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards & recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off and (8) paid holidays + (1) floating holiday annually.

Pay Rate is $25.00+ per hour and eligible for overtime

RCTX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and maintains certification for each study.
• Becomes knowledgeable with the protocol for each trial certified for.
• Performs ophthalmic imaging studies in accordance with the study imaging procedure manuals. Transfers images to various reading centers in accordance with the study imaging procedure manuals
• Performs fundus, anterior segment and external photography as required by imaging procedure manuals
• Performs intravenous fluorescein angiographies and/or indocyanine green angiographies as as required by study imaging procedure manuals
• Performs scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (i.e. OCT) as as required by study imaging procedure manuals
• Maintains camera(s), related equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Maintains all subject-related records as they pertain to imaging systems.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Obtains images for physician presentations as necessary.
• Provide compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills
• Must very detailed oriented

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors preferred
• CRA and JCAHPO certification preferred.
• Certification in clinical research trials with familiarity of reading centers such as DARC, DUKE, UW-FPRC and DIRC is preferred. If not currently certified, be willing and able to obtain certification for all reading centers within 1-2 months of transfer or hire

Experience Requirements:

• Two to three years experience in ophthalmic photography and digital imaging preferred

Physical Abilities:

• Requires normal range of eyesight to perform necessary tasks involved with the photographing of images
• Involves working in a small space in dimly-lit, or dark room.