Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmology - Full-Time, Days

Ophthalmic Photographer

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Ophthalmic Photographer with our Ophthalmology team in DCAM - Hyde Park. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the direction and order of the physician the ophthalmic photographer will perform patient examination that will include fluorescein angiograms, fundus photos, corneal topography, external ocular photos, and videotapes of ocular motility. Will assist with the development and maintenance of computer data base of patient history and diagnosis. Maintains photo records, equipment and supply inventory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communication with Patients and Customers, adjusting to patient and customer needs, respecting one another, and maintaining an appropriate environment
• Will be able to obtain images of the eye using the following imaging equipment: Zeiss OCT, Zeiss Visucam, Zeiss Visual Field, Optovue, Heidelberg, Haag-Strait Lenstar, Optos, Slit-Lamp Camera, Pentacam, and other equipment with training when necessary. Obtains measurements of the intraocular lens with the IOL master and any other needed patient imaging
• Supports patient care on the floor to work up patients as needed including full Ophthalmology workup
• Performs other duties as requested by management
• Assist with orders for photographic and medical supplies as needed in imaging suite
• Checks equipment and is responsible for informing manager when equipment needs repair or preventative maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians
• One year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
• Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
• One year of hands on experience with using all necessary imaging devices to care for Ophthalmology patient population
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Required, Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or within 2 years of employment

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days 8-hour shifts M-TH 10:30 am - 7 pm & F 8:30 am - 5 pm
• Work Location: Onsite - DCAM - Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Ophthalmology
• CBA Code: Non-Union