Ophthalmic Imaging Technician
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Performs diagnostic and imaging functions that aid in diagnosing and managing ocular disease. Monitors and ensures that all imaging functions are completed accurately, efficiently, and customer-centered within the clinical practice. Supports all missions, including clinical, research, and educational initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Photography or related field and 2 years of experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) upon hire required and Certified Optical Coherence Tomography Technician (OCT-C) upon hire required
Responsibilities
- Performs ophthalmic imaging.
- Precepts others with the following OCT (MAC, RNFL, ANT Seg), HRT/Confocal Imaging, Fundus Photography, Fluorescein Angiography, Retcam / Handheld Fundus Photography (Operating room imaging), External/Oculofacial Plastics Photography, Slitlamp & Gonio Photography, Ultra Wide Field Fundus Imaging, AutoFluorescence Imaging, Indocyanine Green Angiography, Specular Microscopy, Videography and Video editing, and Ultrasound biomicrography.
- Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing.
- Provides backup to Visual Fields, Humphrey & Goldmann, Corneal Topography, Corneal Pachymetry, Potential Acuity Meter/Laser Interferometry, and Ocular Biometry (IOL Master).
- Participates in human subject studies.
- Acquires study certification and completes yearly requirements for maintaining study certification.
- Disseminates new study information to assist other team members with obtaining their certifications.
- Ensures equipment is correctly enrolled into studies and updated as required.
- Works with study centers to identify and address issues related to submission of study data.
- Participates in non-human studies.
- Acquires study certification and completes yearly requirements for access to animal research and vivarium.
- Provides imaging support for our research staff and physicians.
- Sets up and operates various pieces of diagnostic equipment for the different creatures.
- Cleans and resets the equipment appropriately so it is ready for regular use.
- Attends training courses and gathers working knowledge of new technology used primarily with non-human imaging.
- Provides guidance and coverage to help other interested team members become involved with animal research.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
