Kaiser Permanente
Opthalmic Photographer
Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Job Summary:Under direct supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and/or Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders.
Essential Responsibilities:- Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.- Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.- Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms: Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.- Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing. Document the findings.- Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.- Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies. May have to perform in operating room setting.- Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:- Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.- Iris angiography in proper sequence.- Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.- Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.- Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a corneascope camera and/or corneal topography.- Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.- Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.- Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.- Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.- Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.- Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.- Have basic computer skills.- Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.- Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.- Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.- Performs other duties as required.- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.Basic Qualifications:Experience• Two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
Ophthalmic Technician Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
• JCAPHO certification preferred.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
Notes:
Work Saturdays.
May work 8 or 10hrs shifts.
Travel required in KP Riverside service area to backfill needs.
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Essential Responsibilities:- Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.- Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.- Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms: Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.- Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing. Document the findings.- Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.- Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies. May have to perform in operating room setting.- Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:- Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.- Iris angiography in proper sequence.- Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.- Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.- Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a corneascope camera and/or corneal topography.- Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.- Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.- Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.- Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.- Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.- Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.- Have basic computer skills.- Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.- Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.- Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.- Performs other duties as required.- Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.Basic Qualifications:Experience• Two (2) years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
Education
N/A
License, Certification, Registration
Ophthalmic Technician Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
• JCAPHO certification preferred.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred.
Notes:
Work Saturdays.
May work 8 or 10hrs shifts.
Travel required in KP Riverside service area to backfill needs.
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