Ophthalmic Imager I- Part-time UPMC Vision Institute – Mercy Pavilion

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Imager to join the UPMC Vision Institute at Mercy Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This part-time role works Monday through Friday during daylight hours based on the clinic schedule and requires minimal travel (less than 5%). The Ophthalmic Imager collaborates with ophthalmology physicians and uses specialized imaging equipment to support the evaluation and management of ocular diseases. On-site ultrasound training will be provided by the retinal oncologist. The position also supports patient care through ocular workups, patient instruction, imaging records, and equipment and image-management upkeep.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of ophthalmic experience.
Valid CPR certification.
Act 34 clearance.
Basic knowledge of eye anatomy and ophthalmic disease processes.

Responsibilities

Operate specialized ophthalmic imaging equipment to help physicians document, diagnose, and treat eye diseases, including equipment and procedures for color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (including anterior OCT and OCT angiography), retinal thickness analysis, slit-lamp and gonio photography, visual field testing, external photography, HRT, corneal topography, and A-scans.
Perform A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography and ultrasound biomicroscopy in support of the retinal oncology and retina subspecialties.
Review physician orders, patient medical history, allergies, and previous patient notes in Epic before imaging.
Collect patient history and complete ocular workups, including visual acuity, ocular history, vital signs, and intraocular pressure, and record results in the patient record.
Explain imaging procedures to patients and provide instructions during imaging.
Provide care appropriate to the age and condition of patients in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Perform optical coherence tomography and ocular digital photography using equipment from different manufacturers and following protocols.
Perform visual field assessments using the automated Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer in accordance with protocols.
Perform ophthalmic procedures and assessments, including visual acuity testing and instilling eye drops, following approved patient-safety protocols.
Edit and transfer digital-camera images to the patient database in Forum and Epic.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and distinguish equipment problems from patient media opacities; make minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance as appropriate.
Notify the supervisor of equipment malfunctions or problems that affect scan or image accuracy and quality and require vendor repair.
Help resolve image-import, archiving, storage, and duplicate-patient issues in Forum, contacting the IT or Forum group as needed.
Maintain adequate imaging-department supplies and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.