Ophthalmic Photographer Job at Retina Consultants of Texas in Katy

Overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer to join our innovative team with the mission of Fighting Blindness for the World to See. The position will be based out of our Katy Clinic and is responsible for providing accurate fundus, anterior segment, and external photography as ordered by the eye care provider while maintaining patient flow and communication regarding appointment status within a high-volume practice.

Candidates must be able to travel to various clinics to meet the needs of patients and providers and support the clinic hours of Monday through Friday between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm. Schedules are provided weekly and are based on the provider’s clinic, patient, and surgery schedules. Clinic staff are also offered the opportunity for weekend hours if available.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundus, anterior segment, and external photography as ordered by the eye care provider.
• Perform intravenous fluorescein angiographies and/or indocyanine green angiographies as ordered by the eye care provider.
• Perform scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (e.g., OCT, HRT) as ordered by the eye care provider.
• Obtain informed consent forms as it applies to angiographies.
• Process film; mount and label slides; maintain film log and/or back‑ups of digital database regularly.
• Maintain camera(s), related equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Maintain all patient‑related records as they pertain to imaging systems.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Obtain images for physician presentations as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Two to three years experience in ophthalmic photography and digital imaging.
• CRA and JCAHPO certification preferred.
• CPR certification necessary.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong team orientation.

Physical Abilities

• Requires normal range of eyesight to perform necessary tasks involved with photographing images and developing slides and film.
• Involves working in a small space in a dimly-lit or dark room.

Benefits

• Employee‑Paid Benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, short‑term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, HSA pre‑taxed contributions, and 401(k) retirement savings contributions.
• Employer‑Paid Benefits such as long‑term disability, $25,000 basic life insurance policy, 3% 401(k) safe harbor contribution, HSA employer contributions, annual performance merit increases, certification opportunities, rewards & recognition platform, WellHub Starter Plan Gym Membership, paid time off, and 8 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually.

RCTX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.