Ophthalmic Photographer I - Eye Clinic Watson - Full Time (SEIU)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Photographer I provides ophthalmic and general imaging services for patient care, clinical trials, and research within the Department of Ophthalmology. This role is integral to patient care and projects, requiring the incumbent to work with minimal supervision while performing a variety of diagnostic procedures and administrative tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience serving as an Ophthalmic Photographer in clinical trials, hospital, academic or like institution(s).
Minimum one year’s experience serving as an Ophthalmic Photographer in high volume setting.
Possess a working knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy & physiology, relevant modalities and the application of photographic techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communication with patients, staff, and doctors.
Demonstrate professional and effective work skills to handle all responsibilities within a fast-paced, high pressure setting.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask effectively.
Flexibility and adaptability given the dynamic nature of medicine and departmental needs.
The ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities
BLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree - Combined experience/education, as substitute for minimum education.
Ultrasound or electrophysiology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform ophthalmic photographic procedures such as optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, disc photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp photography, gonio photography, and external photography to assist in the diagnosis of ocular pathology.
Perform ophthalmic ultrasound biometry.
Perform ophthalmic perimetry (kinetic and microperimetry).
Perform duties proficiently in multicenter clinical trials and fulfill applicable certification requirements.
Set-up, operate, and maintain equipment to conduct appropriate tests and procedures.
Prepare the necessary supplies for photography, exams, and procedures.
Provide basic maintenance of all imaging equipment.
Troubleshoot common diagnostic testing and PACS problems.
Provide direct patient care in the diagnostic department.
Provide patient care support for other services, when necessary.
Prepare exam results for interpretation by physician.
Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physician to positive test results or test abnormalities.
Report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and changes to licensed clinic personnel.
Serve as liaison between the medical staff and patients to answer questions, coordinate patient care, and/or provide patient education.
Monitor and track work requests.
Assist in research photography.
Provide photography for research publications, presentations, posters, and papers.
Perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with organizational safety policies and according to applicable regulations; maintain a neat workstation and environment.
Provide excellent customer service.
Maintain confidentiality of all records and information related to patients, physicians, employees, the University and in related interests.
Obtain, document and update in appropriate system(s) all necessary patient information.
Triage patient issues to achieve timely resolution.
Respond to requests by doctors and staff during clinic.
Maintain clinic/patient flow, balancing diagnostic testing requirements, patient appointment times, and non-appointment activities.
Coordinate service requests with appropriate vendors and Stanford IT Support teams.
Assist assistant technical manager(s) and clinic manager with design and implementation of educational programs, which support professional growth and staff development.
Assist with pharmaceutical inventory and logs; identify variances.
Always maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
Support and participate in department huddles and team meetings.
Demonstrate CICARE service standards.
Perform other duties or projects, as assigned, or requested.