Ophthalmic Photographer - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Ophthalmic Photographer

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33809
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Allied Health
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

Employee works with all age groups and duties are in support of Service Excellence and include the following:

 Patient Ophthalmic Imaging including Fundus photography, Fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, OCT-A, OCT, anterior segment OCT, slit lamp photography, gonio photography, clinical trials imaging and certifications. Informs patients on procedure processes and proper positioning. Performs miscellaneous patient photography and additional duties assigned by manager, external photography, photography in the operating room- EUA’s- performing Bioptigen OCT’s and Retcam photography and angiography. Performs venipuncture in correlation with angiography. Operates and maintains a full range of complex ophthalmic and standard photographic instruments. Documents procedures in EPIC and verifies image publication to PACS. Travels to satellite clinics to perform ophthalmic imaging procedures.

Teaches residents in the areas of ophthalmic photography.  Trains staff and faculty members on new developments and techniques in ophthalmic imaging.

Travels to satellite clinic to perform ophthalmic photographic procedures.

Keeps abreast of current ophthalmic photography techniques, processes and equipment to ensure program is current and state of the art.

Assists Ophthalmology faculty, residents and fellows in collecting images for research and presentations.

Education/Experience

• Five years’ experience performing Ophthalmic Imaging, CRA preferred but not required; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Photography/Ophthalmic Imaging or related health care field plus 1-year experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience along with considerable knowledge of the
• methods, materials and equipment used in ophthalmic imaging; OR
• An Associate’s degree in Photography/ Ophthalmic Imaging or related health care field plus three years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience along with considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in ophthalmic imaging.

Certifications:

• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA), provider level required at time of hire. Initial certification is the responsibility of the employee. Renewal certification classes/cost provided by OHSU if job required

Job Related Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational and multitasking skills, written and verbal communication skills, and problem solving and creative thinking skills.  Must be able to work well independently, as well as in a team, and assume responsibility for specific phases of research projects.  Must have proven facilitation and teaching/training skills.
• Must be detail oriented. Strong skills and background with clinic operations including scheduling systems, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and related computer applications.
• Must have professional demeanor, exceptional interpersonal skills - patient advocacy skills - evaluate patient concerns for timely resolution.  Sensitivity to patient needs.  Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.  Must have demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present. 

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