Austin Retina Associates
Ophthalmic PhotographerAngiographer
Austin Retina Associates, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Ophthalmic Photographer/AngiographerSummary
Austin Retina Associates is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual for a full-time retinal angiographer position.The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty at Austin Retina. Technicians will perform technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physicians.DutiesPerforms diagnostic testing for physicians including OCTs, fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, A/B/UBM scans (ultrasound), and visual fields to include:
OCT, Anterior & Posterior SegmentFundus PhotographyUltra Wide Field Fundus ImagingAuto-Fluorescence ImagingFluorescein Angiography including venipunctureIndocyanine Green Angiography including venipunctureOcular Biometry and Ultrasonography, Ascan- biometry, Diagnostic-A, Bscan and UBMVisual Fields: Humphrey VFWork collaboratively with clinical staff to reduce physician and patient wait timesRecord images and notes in electronic medical record systemPerform venipunctures as needed for angiograms and Photodynamic TherapyRespond to physician and peer questions about images, offering technical insightIn relationship to diagnostic testing service, employee will assist with the following:
Triage/ Work up technicianExpeditor- rooming and preparing patients for the physicianPhotodynamic Therapy (PDT) prep including venipunctureAssist with in-office procedures, obtaining consent, set up and numbingObtain and maintain certification for institute wide and international clinical trialsPerforms clinical-clerical office duties to include checking diagnostic schedules, data entry, checking request forms in advance, printing results and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the departmentClean and stock rooms according to practice needs and adhere to office policies in regards to locked items, sharps, checking medication for expired dates and opened dates
Required Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor
Ability to master multiple computer systems for data entry and data retrieval
Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology
Ability to travel to locations throughout Central Texas by car
Ability and willingness to safely perform venipunctures
Valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record to drive company vehicle
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Demonstrates commitment toward continuous learning and applied knowledge of medical terminology with emphasis on ophthalmic anatomy and physiology
Ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs
Preferred Attributes
4 year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training with certification by the Ophthalmic Photographers Society, Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body; or a 2 year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA), Optical Coherence Tomography Certified (OCT-C), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or ability to obtain within 2 years of hireRetina or ophthalmology experience is preferred with special consideration for an individual with experience performing OCTs, fundus photography, A/B scans (ultrasonography), and/ or phlebotomyPrevious experience is preferred, some training will be provided to qualified candidates
Position Details
Flexibility to work extended/irregular hours based on department needs to include occasional overtime. Schedule will vary, rare weekend days, and starting time as early as 5:00 a.m.
Travel within 120 miles is required in company-provided transportation, day trips only)
Hourly pay, FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime
Physical Demands and RequirementsProlonged standing and walking, some sitting, talking and hearing both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 40 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes viewing multiple computer screens, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Viewing images and operating computer devices constantly.
Austin Retina Associates is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual for a full-time retinal angiographer position.The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty at Austin Retina. Technicians will perform technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physicians.DutiesPerforms diagnostic testing for physicians including OCTs, fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, A/B/UBM scans (ultrasound), and visual fields to include:
OCT, Anterior & Posterior SegmentFundus PhotographyUltra Wide Field Fundus ImagingAuto-Fluorescence ImagingFluorescein Angiography including venipunctureIndocyanine Green Angiography including venipunctureOcular Biometry and Ultrasonography, Ascan- biometry, Diagnostic-A, Bscan and UBMVisual Fields: Humphrey VFWork collaboratively with clinical staff to reduce physician and patient wait timesRecord images and notes in electronic medical record systemPerform venipunctures as needed for angiograms and Photodynamic TherapyRespond to physician and peer questions about images, offering technical insightIn relationship to diagnostic testing service, employee will assist with the following:
Triage/ Work up technicianExpeditor- rooming and preparing patients for the physicianPhotodynamic Therapy (PDT) prep including venipunctureAssist with in-office procedures, obtaining consent, set up and numbingObtain and maintain certification for institute wide and international clinical trialsPerforms clinical-clerical office duties to include checking diagnostic schedules, data entry, checking request forms in advance, printing results and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the departmentClean and stock rooms according to practice needs and adhere to office policies in regards to locked items, sharps, checking medication for expired dates and opened dates
Required Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor
Ability to master multiple computer systems for data entry and data retrieval
Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology
Ability to travel to locations throughout Central Texas by car
Ability and willingness to safely perform venipunctures
Valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record to drive company vehicle
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Demonstrates commitment toward continuous learning and applied knowledge of medical terminology with emphasis on ophthalmic anatomy and physiology
Ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs
Preferred Attributes
4 year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and/or technical training with certification by the Ophthalmic Photographers Society, Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body; or a 2 year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA), Optical Coherence Tomography Certified (OCT-C), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or ability to obtain within 2 years of hireRetina or ophthalmology experience is preferred with special consideration for an individual with experience performing OCTs, fundus photography, A/B scans (ultrasonography), and/ or phlebotomyPrevious experience is preferred, some training will be provided to qualified candidates
Position Details
Flexibility to work extended/irregular hours based on department needs to include occasional overtime. Schedule will vary, rare weekend days, and starting time as early as 5:00 a.m.
Travel within 120 miles is required in company-provided transportation, day trips only)
Hourly pay, FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime
Physical Demands and RequirementsProlonged standing and walking, some sitting, talking and hearing both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 40 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes viewing multiple computer screens, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Viewing images and operating computer devices constantly.