Ophthalmic Photographer

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10h

About The Position

Works under minimum supervision to provide supervisory and technical skills in operation and maintenance of ACTC Ophthalmology Clinical Diagnostic Photography and Fluorescein Angiography Laboratory. Manages and supervises activities and personnel of laboratory.
The Ophthalmic Photographer is responsible for providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services to support patient care across both Dallas - Aston and Richardson – North Dallas locations. This role coordinates patient scheduling for ophthalmic photography and angiography, performs specialized imaging studies as ordered by physicians, and ensures timely upload of images into the Electronic Medical Record for clinical review. The Ophthalmic Photographer collaborates with physicians to evaluate image quality and assists in training in fundus photography techniques. Additionally, the role includes maintaining and troubleshooting imaging equipment and ensuring accurate, compliant management of patient records. This position involves direct patient interaction and supports both clinical care and research-related activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 2 years of experience in ophthalmic imaging with proficiency in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, external and slit lamp photography and
• Experience with ophthalmic imaging procedures, including IOL Master or Lenstar and corneal topography, digital fluorescein angiography (FA) and ICG angiography within a clinical setting
• (CRA) CERT RETINAL ANGIOGRAPHER within 1 Year or
• (OCT) OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHER within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

• College or vocational training in ophthalmic diagnostic photography and angiography
• 1 year of clinical trials/research experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient scheduling for diagnostic photography and angiography of eye. Maintains patient records.
• Performs ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic studies as designated by the ordering physician, uploading images to the Electronic Medical Record for review. Reviews with ordering physician quality of work performed.
• Prepares photographic material for weekly Retina Conferences and ophthalmic photographic exhibits at meetings of ophthalmologist and/or ophthalmic photographers.
• Instructs resident physicians in fundus photography procedures.
• Maintains and repairs ophthalmic photography equipment at laboratory.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees