Ophthalmic Photographer- Eye Clinic Job at Parkland Health in Dallas
Parkland Health, Dallas, TX, United States, 75215
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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? At Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job; it’s our passion.
Primary Purpose:
Performs various ophthalmic photography procedures (including external eye and full-face photographs, color fundus photography, computer imaging, and fluorescein angiography) to contribute to the testing and diagnosis of patients' eyes with developed pictures.
Minimum Specifications:
Education:
- Must have high school diploma or GED.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical photography experience with working knowledge of optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, digital fluorescein angiography, digital ICG angiography, external and slit lamp photography.
- Must be certified in Ophthalmology by the Joint Commission Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) or certified in retinal angiographer (CRA) upon hire.
- Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 90 days of hire from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network
- Current incumbents in the role as of August 1, 2023 must obtain a health care provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification no later than October 30, 2023.
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of photography.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of ophthalmic photography equipment and information technology media related to area of specialization.
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of ophthalmic diseases.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Performs various ophthalmic photography procedures to contribute to testing and diagnosis of patients' eyes.
- Maintains and/or coordinates maintenance for all photo equipment to ensure proper working condition.
- Maintains and edits film files, records, and various databases to ensure accessible, timely, and properly filed photographs.
- Serves as departmental liaison for information systems related activities.
- Provides supervision and trains ophthalmic technicians in photography and database operations.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Ophthalmic area.
- Responsible for instructing new resident physicians, fellows, and faculty on photography and database usage.
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and patient satisfaction.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, medical staff, and vendors.
- Assists in daily clinical operations as needed.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care