Ophthalmic Photographer

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making. This position reports to a Supervisor of Ophthalmic Operations, Chief Ophthalmic Technician, or other clinic leadership and will work within a specific section of the Ophthalmology clinic. Photography skills include: Identify and image ocular anatomy for diagnostic and documentary photography; perform single and stereo fundus photography, photograph posterior pole through and around dense or opaque media; all Optical Coherence Tomography and OCTA imaging, topography, slit lamp and gonio photography, perform Angiography and obtain images (both FA and ICG); red free posterior pole and stereo imaging, A-scan and B-scan imaging, Optical Biometry, operating room imaging; IOL calculations, Fundus Auto-fluorescence and diffuse external photography, complete CITI certification and work within the framework of an IRB for clinical trials and studies. Certify for assigned clinical trial photography studies; complete images and other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HS diploma preferred and two (2) years of related experience. BLS certified, film & digital based photo skills at the advanced level, experience in ophthalmic or medical photography required; JCAHPO certification COA, COT, CMOT preferred; CRA, CDOS or ROUB certification must be obtained within a year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.


ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.