Palmetto Retina Center
Ophthalmic Photographer Job at Palmetto Retina Center in West Col...
Palmetto Retina Center - West Columbia, SC, United States, 29172
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Job Description
Palmetto Retina Center, a busy 10-physician ophthalmology practice specializing in retina diseases, is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Photographer to coordinate photography and diagnostic services and perform ophthalmic photography for diagnostic, documentation, and educational purposes in the clinic. This position is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role that reports to the photography supervisor.
ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities
Required SkillsMinimum Demonstrated Skills/Qualifications:
Physical requirements:
EEO Statement:
Palmetto Retina Center, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities
- Perform clinical ophthalmic photography and diagnostic photographic studies.
- Conducts photographic studies and collaborates on photographic services for research projects with other departments.
- Maintain certification to meet the required criteria for research studies.
- Participate in the training of technicians in the role of ophthalmic photography for clinical and diagnostic procedures.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required SkillsMinimum Demonstrated Skills/Qualifications:
- Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
- Has a working understanding of fundus photos and fluorescein angiography
- Understands and follows protocol for procedural consent
- Multi-tasking and listening skills
- Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate ability to effectively convey ideas and information
- Creative idea-generating individual with excellent follow-through abilities
- High School diploma or the equivalent
- COA strongly preferred.
- At least 2 years’ experience in Ophthalmology with a minimum of 1 year in Photography
Physical requirements:
- Ability to view patient images and operate computer devices, frequent use of a computer terminal.
- Ability to communicate via speech and hearing.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend at knees and waist, raise arms overhead, & lift up to 35 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement:
Palmetto Retina Center, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.