Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmology - Full-Time, Days

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Ophthalmic Photographer in the Ophthalmology Clinic .

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

Under the direction and order of the physician, the Ophthalmic Photographer will perform patient examination that will include fluorescein angiograms, fundus photos, corneal topography, external ocular photos, and videotapes of ocular motility.

Will assist with the development and maintenance of computer database of patient history and diagnosis. Maintains photo records, equipment and supply inventory.

Essential Job Functions

• Communication with Patients and Customers, adjusting to patient and customer needs, respecting one another, and maintaining an appropriate environment.
• Will be able to obtain images of the eye using the following imaging equipment : Zeiss OCT, Zeiss Visucam, Optovue, Heidelberg, Haag-Strait Lenstar, Optos, Slit-Lamp Camera, Pentacam, and other equipment with training when necessary.
• Obtains measurements of the intraocular lens with the IOL master.
• Assist with orders for photographic and medical supplies as needed in imaging suite.
• Checks equipment and is responsible for informing manager when equipment needs repair or preventative maintenance.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians is required.
• Applicant should possess one year of satisfactory work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
• Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
• One year of hands-on experience with using all necessary imaging devices to care for the Ophthalmology patient population.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or within 2 years of employment.

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE : Full-Time, 1.0FTE.
• Shift : Day, 8 hours (9 : 30AM 6 : 00PM).
• Unit / Department : Ophthalmic Photographer.
• CBA Code : Non-Union.

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, 9 : 30am - 6 : 00pm, and will be scheduled for on-call shifts.

We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work between Monday Friday.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.

To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment with patients and with each other. We’re in this together : working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.

Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at : UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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