Diagnostic Imaging Manager - Ophthalmology

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Diagnostic imaginag Manager (PVA3; 5A). The Diagnostic Imaging Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all diagnostic ophthalmic imaging and perimetry functions within the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. This role performs highly specialized diagnostic imaging including fundus photography, ocular angiography, OCT, slit‑lamp biomicrography, and related modalities, while providing strategic and operational leadership for the photography and perimetry units across clinical and research functions of the department. The position directs day‑to‑day clinical operations, manages and develops staff, establishes training programs, and ensures full compliance with institutional policies, external regulations, and clinical trial certification requirements. The role designs and implements quality assurance initiatives, develops imaging and perimetry protocols, supports research imaging needs, and evaluates emerging technologies for clinical integration. Additional responsibilities include managing equipment inventory and maintenance, preparing operational budget proposals where necessary, contributing to manuscripts and research grant proposals where applicable, and representing photography and perimetry units at professional meetings. This role ensures effective communication and collaboration across the healthcare team to support high‑quality patient care and the successful delivery of diagnostic testing services. University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in photography or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) certification.
Working and theoretical knowledge of slit lamp biomicrography, goniography, and endothelial cell photography.
Working and theoretical knowledge of Humphrey Visual Fields and Goldmann Perimeter.
Working knowledge of ophthalmic digital imaging systems.
1-3 years experience demonstrating leadership and/or supervision of direct reports.
1-3 years experience in public speaking, technical writing and/or teaching.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required including ability to compose communications and grammatically correct documents in a concise, logical, and organized manner.
Proficient in computer software applications (Microsoft Office Programs)

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in biomedical photography with ophthalmic photography emphasis.
Working and theoretical knowledge of indocyanine green angiography.
Working and theoretical knowledge of Octopus visual fields.
Previous experience in ophthalmic diagnostics supervision.
Working knowledge of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS).
Basic knowledge of videography.
Previous patient care experience.
Previous experience with FORUM, Zeiss, Oculus, and Topcon
Previous EPIC experience

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of diagnostic imaging including fundus photography, ocular angiography, optical coherence tomography, slit lamp biomicrography, specular photomicrography, and other imaging as required by the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.
Direct and manage photography unit staff and perimetry unit staff including day to day clinical operations, off-site clinics, and clinical research activities.
Assure delivery of specialized care and services using data driven metrics, decision making tools, and analytics.
Develop and implement objectives, procedures and curriculum for training Ophthalmic Photographers and Perimetrists in various aspects of diagnostic testing.
Serve as manager for perimetry staff.
Serve as advocate and department liaison for perimetry facilitating communication, and training opportunities for staff.
Monitor staff compliance with internal policies as well as external regulations for safe and effective delivery of care and health profession education.
Establish and maintain procedures and systems to assure compliance.
Develop, implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives and procedures in diagnostic testing, specifically photography and perimetry.
Set standards, obtain certification, and manage staff certifications for imaging and visual fields required for clinical trials.
Interview, select and manage training of diagnostic imaging support staff and perimetry staff.
Manage staff schedules, time cards, and time off requests .
Assure staff compliance with UI Health Care policy and procedure.
Coach and support team performance as well as evaluate job performance through regular and annual performance reviews of photography and perimetry staff.
Facilitate communication between and amongst health care team members working with photography and perimetry.
Assure team members engage in effective collaboration for the benefit of patients.
Evaluate, plan, and implement the incorporation of emerging technologies into the ophthalmology clinic, including modification of staff training procedures as required.
Manage the imaging and perimetry equipment inventory, including recommending and specifying equipment for purchase and assuring proper equipment maintenance.
Provide expertise for the technical and procedural research imaging components of grant applications, manuscripts, and web pages being prepared by faculty.
Prepare and monitor budgets for unit operation and grant funding.
Represent diagnostic imaging unit at professional group meetings, and workshops.
Prepare manuscripts on digital imaging and visual fields for publication in refereed journals.
Write original grant proposals for diagnostic imaging.