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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Medical Scientific Photographer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


Job Title:

Medical Scientific Photographer

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Location:

Bethesda, MD, 20892

Duration:

6+ Months

Pay Rate:

$23.19/hour on w2

Weekly Hours:

30-40 hours per week

Job Description:Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects as well as to perform routine camerawork.Take photographs using standard still cameras, commonly available lighting, and related techniques that involve limited problems of speed, motion or lighting.Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye and mouth conditions using a wide variety of light sources to display the pathological conditions of the disease.Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses and filters, and light sources to produce acceptable end products.Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.Provide technical photographic expertise to provide a variety of clinical, laboratory, medical and scientific visual documentation.Plan and organize photographic projects from beginning to end.Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions and requirements of a project in determining equipment, selection and placement.Provide counseling and education to patients before, during and after photography on the procedures of image capture as well as usage rights and protected health information.

Certifications & Licenses:Well-developed knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.Relevant experience as a patient photographer in a clinical or research setting.Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures.

Skills (Ranked By Priority):Specialized photography experience.Must be able to focus, center and provide simple flash type lighting for uncomplicated photography. Must be able to determine shutter speeds, lens settings and filters and camera angles. May be required to solve color or lighting problems.Broad range of lighting techniques and equipment to maximize detail and eliminate unwanted shadows or detail-robbing reflections including, but not limited to, Brightfield, Darkfield, Differential Interference Contrast, Polarized Light and Polarized Epi-Illumination.Use and be well-versed in Adobe Photoshop and other software.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to work with digital cameras.Sterile procedure practices.Photograph all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedated in order to provide advice on how to handle the animal to get the best results.

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