Ochsner Health-posted 3 months ago
New Orleans, LA

This job provides individualized, direct patient care in the form of ophthalmic photography and/or other diagnostic testing of assigned patients under supervision of a coordinator and/or physician. Responsible for assisting in the implementation and evaluation of the delivery of ophthalmological care services and assisting the patient and family in the restoration and maintenance of ophthalmic health care goals meeting organizational goals. Works closely with the coordinator in the implementation of policies, procedures and goals of the Clinic.

  • Perform all required photography techniques to document ocular pathologies, including fundus photography, angiography, slit lamp, stereo, external photography, specular microscopy, gonio photography, and OCT’s.
  • Clearly explain to patients the procedure they will undergo so they are well informed and able to cooperate in the best way possible.
  • Ensure proper logging of all pertinent information into photography database.
  • Ensure all tests have a related order document and all pertinent exam related information on the order when the test is completed.
  • Close all encounters on the PIX schedule at the end of the day.
  • Maintain compliance with all OSHA/JCHAPO regulations as related to photography procedures.
  • Keep all patient care areas, office area and dark room clean and in order.
  • Ensure that both Symphony Web and Heidelberg eye explorer are up and running at the start of each day.
  • Ensure that all test import correctly and all pages and images are there for physicians to view.
  • Provide assistance with other clinic and visual field testing when needed.
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years’ experience with ophthalmic photography including anatomy of the eye, physiology of the eye, pathology of the eye, pharmacology, patient management, printing digital images, general photography, digital photography, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Technician.
  • Certified Retinal Angiographer.
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