Medical Photographer- Ophthalmology

Ohio State University Physicians•Columbus, OH

10d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Medical Photographer performs ophthalmic diagnostic imaging using photographic techniques relevant to ophthalmology to document parts of the eye, including the cornea, iris, and retina. The role involves interacting with patients, their families, and physicians and requires independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a varied workload. The position performs angiography, fundus and external/anterior segment photography, OCT, and anterior and posterior ultrasound. It also supports clinical trials and may perform ERG duties, including preparing patients for electrophysiology testing, analyzing test data, and assembling preliminary results in IHIS for physician interpretation. The role includes maintaining and calibrating equipment, coordinating with vendors on hardware and software, and archiving patient data securely. Additional duties include preparing medications in a sterile manner, intravenous injection, phlebotomy, obtaining manual blood pressure and pulse, and responding to adverse reactions and emergencies. Travel may be required to support staffing at other clinical facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus photography experience.

Nice To Haves

2 years of ophthalmic imaging background.
OCT certification.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Familiarity with Zeiss, Topcon, Optos, and Heidelberg photographic systems.
Familiarity with operation of ophthalmic sonography A and B mode.
Associate's degree or higher in Ophthalmic Technology.

Responsibilities

Perform fluorescein and indocyanine angiography.
Perform fundus photography and external/anterior segment photography.
Perform OCT and anterior and posterior ultrasound.
Provide clinical trial support, including photography, OCT, and ultrasound.
Draw up medications using sterile technique, administer intravenous injections, perform phlebotomy, and obtain manual blood pressure and pulse.
Recognize and handle adverse patient reactions and coordinate emergency situations.
Use job-related software and systems.
Perform ERG duties as assigned.
Set up and prepare patients for electrophysiology testing used to diagnose inherited retinal and optic nerve diseases, toxic drug exposure, inflammatory conditions, intraocular foreign bodies, and retinal vascular occlusions.
Analyze test data using available computer software protocols.
Assemble preliminary test results in IHIS format for finalization by the interpreting physician.
Maintain equipment in good working order for daily testing.
Work with equipment vendors to maintain and upgrade hardware and software.
Perform maintenance operations and calibration protocols on vestibular lab equipment.
Archive patient data for secure storage and retrieval.
Travel to other clinical facilities as needed to accommodate staffing levels.
Maintain attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperation, and courteous interactions with coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, and patients.