Research Ophthalmic Photographer
Retina Consultants of Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview
Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer to join our innovative Research team with the mission of Fighting Blindness For The World To See. This position will be responsible for providing excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment at our Spurs Lane Clinic in San Antonio, with travel to other clinics as needed.
Candidates must be able to travel to various clinics to meet the needs of the 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 offered the opportunity for weekend hours if available.
Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina‑only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world‑renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions), our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources, and our own team of physicians.
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, 401(k) retirement savings contributions (both Roth and Traditional options) from the starting date of hire.
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, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday annually.
Pay rate is $25.00+ per hour and is eligible for overtime.
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.
Responsibilities
Obtain and maintain certification for each study.
Become knowledgeable with the protocol for each trial certified for.
Perform ophthalmic imaging studies in accordance with the study imaging procedure manuals, and transfer images to various reading centers as required.
Perform fundus, anterior segment, and external photography as required by imaging procedure manuals.
Perform intravenous fluorescein angiographies and/or indocyanine green angiographies as required.
Perform scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (e.g., OCT) as required.
Maintain camera(s), related equipment, and inventory of supplies.
Maintain all subject‑related records pertaining to imaging systems.
Maintain records of work performed.
Obtain images for physician presentations as necessary.
Provide compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Skills / Competencies:
Knowledge of ocular anatomy.
Computer literacy.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be very detail‑oriented.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s preferred.
CRA and JCAHPO certification preferred.
Certification in clinical research trials with familiarity of reading centers such as DARC, DUKE, UW‑FPRC, and DIRC is preferred. If not currently certified, be willing and able to obtain certification for all reading centers within 1–2 months of transfer or hire.
Experience Requirements
Two to three years of experience in ophthalmic photography and digital imaging preferred.
Physical Abilities
Requires normal range of eyesight to perform necessary tasks involved with photographing images.
Involves working in a small space in a dimly‑lit or dark room.
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Candidates must be able to travel to various clinics to meet the needs of the 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 offered the opportunity for weekend hours if available.
Retina Consultants of Texas is the largest and most respected retina‑only ophthalmology practice in the United States. Our group consists of 26 world‑renowned physicians leading the world in retinal care. While serving two major metropolitan markets (and their extensions), our combined culture allows us to best serve our patients, referral sources, and our own team of physicians.
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, 401(k) retirement savings contributions (both Roth and Traditional options) from the starting date of hire.
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, 8 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday annually.
Pay rate is $25.00+ per hour and is eligible for overtime.
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.
Responsibilities
Obtain and maintain certification for each study.
Become knowledgeable with the protocol for each trial certified for.
Perform ophthalmic imaging studies in accordance with the study imaging procedure manuals, and transfer images to various reading centers as required.
Perform fundus, anterior segment, and external photography as required by imaging procedure manuals.
Perform intravenous fluorescein angiographies and/or indocyanine green angiographies as required.
Perform scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (e.g., OCT) as required.
Maintain camera(s), related equipment, and inventory of supplies.
Maintain all subject‑related records pertaining to imaging systems.
Maintain records of work performed.
Obtain images for physician presentations as necessary.
Provide compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Skills / Competencies:
Knowledge of ocular anatomy.
Computer literacy.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be very detail‑oriented.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s preferred.
CRA and JCAHPO certification preferred.
Certification in clinical research trials with familiarity of reading centers such as DARC, DUKE, UW‑FPRC, and DIRC is preferred. If not currently certified, be willing and able to obtain certification for all reading centers within 1–2 months of transfer or hire.
Experience Requirements
Two to three years of experience in ophthalmic photography and digital imaging preferred.
Physical Abilities
Requires normal range of eyesight to perform necessary tasks involved with photographing images.
Involves working in a small space in a dimly‑lit or dark room.
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