Clinical Research Photographer

American Vision Partners • Phoenix, AZ

15d

About The Position

As a Clinical Research Photographer, you’ll be responsible for daily patient care and clinical flow. You will be responsible for accurately photographing fluorescein angiograms, ICG, fundus photos and OCT’s.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience ophthalmology
• Previous experience and/or having been trained on Optos California, Heidelberg Spectrails, OCT Cirrus, Visucam (equipment modalities) within ophthalmology and photography (retina ideal)
• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed
• Tech savvy - heavy computer work with submissions of photos (MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency
• Solid understanding of the OSHA blood-born pathogen requirements
• Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed
• Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and supervisor is critical
• Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Maintaining patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care.
• Performing technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
• Communicating with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintaining and cleaning all equipment being used. Report to manager if not in working condition.
• Attending required meetings.
• Efficiently and accurately interviews patients prior to photography testing to ensure awareness of any health or allergy restrictions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.
• Has a working understanding and accurately preforms the following B-Scans, fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, ICG, FAF and OCT’s.
• Utilizes proper eye drop technique and sterility.
• Utilizes proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understands and follows procedures for procedural consents.
• Displays consistent professionalism.
• Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment.
• Takes pride and ownership in success and image of AVP.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Conforms to all AVP policies and procedures including punctuality, attendance and dress codes
• Be sure that all equipment is clean and is in working order.
• Ensure there is sufficient fluorescein dye, and medical supplies for fluorescein angiograms.
• Secure the following information before filming: Are they in stereo? What is the pathology to be photographed? Determine Study Eye
• Maintain research photography protocol binders and resources.
• Photograph subjects as per the study protocol.
• Upload all research photos as per the study protocol and answer any queries that may arise.
• Complete GCP certification prior to working on any research protocols.

Benefits

• Your health, happiness and your future matters!
• At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees