Ophthalmic Photographer I or Ophthalmic Photographer II

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Ophthalmic Photographer I or II performs ophthalmic diagnostic photography and all other aspects of clinical teaching and research imaging and assists in the design and implementation of the imaging aspects of research in ophthalmology. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences intends to hire at either the Ophthalmic Photographer I classification, or Ophthalmic Photographer II, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.
• Practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Some (6 months – 1 year) photography experience (for Ophthalmic Photographer II)
• Certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) (for Ophthalmic Photographer II)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital imaging
• Experience in ophthalmic imaging

Responsibilities

• Perform the following tests related to ophthalmic diagnostic imaging: ocular fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, endothelial cell specular micrography, digital ophthalmic imaging and operating room photography.
• Train, schedule, assign and evaluate work of support staff.
• Assist in the development of scientific protocols for digital and film imaging of laboratory animals and human subjects.
• Manage and perform the acquisition, manipulation and storage of computer-based images.
• Assist faculty in the analysis and interpretation of fluorescein and ICG angiograms.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level