Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmology - Full-Time, Days
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Ophthalmic Photographer with our Ophthalmology team in DCAM - Hyde Park. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and order of the physician, perform patient examinations that include fluorescein angiograms, fundus photos, corneal topography, external ocular photos, and videotapes of ocular motility.
Assist with the development and maintenance of the computer database of patient history and diagnosis. Maintain photo records, equipment and supply inventory.
Communicate with patients and customers, adjusting to patient and customer needs, respecting one another, and maintaining an appropriate environment.
Obtain images of the eye using imaging equipment such as Zeiss OCT, Zeiss Visucam, Zeiss Visual Field, Optovue, Heidelberg, Haag-Strait Lenstar, Optos, Slit-Lamp Camera, Pentacam, and other equipment with training when necessary. Obtain measurements of the intraocular lens with the IOL Master and other needed patient imaging.
Support patient care on the floor to work up patients as needed, including full ophthalmology workups.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Assist with orders for photographic and medical supplies as needed in the imaging suite.
Check equipment and inform the manager when equipment needs repair or preventative maintenance.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians.
One year of satisfactory work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
One year of hands-on experience with using all necessary imaging devices to care for ophthalmology patient population.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required; Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or within 2 years of employment.
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 10 hour shifts – M-TH 8:30 am - 7 pm or T- Th 8:30 - 7 & F 7:30 am - 6
Work Location: Onsite - DCAM - Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Ophthalmology
CBA Code: Non-Union
About Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Additional As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction and order of the physician, perform patient examinations that include fluorescein angiograms, fundus photos, corneal topography, external ocular photos, and videotapes of ocular motility.
Assist with the development and maintenance of the computer database of patient history and diagnosis. Maintain photo records, equipment and supply inventory.
Communicate with patients and customers, adjusting to patient and customer needs, respecting one another, and maintaining an appropriate environment.
Obtain images of the eye using imaging equipment such as Zeiss OCT, Zeiss Visucam, Zeiss Visual Field, Optovue, Heidelberg, Haag-Strait Lenstar, Optos, Slit-Lamp Camera, Pentacam, and other equipment with training when necessary. Obtain measurements of the intraocular lens with the IOL Master and other needed patient imaging.
Support patient care on the floor to work up patients as needed, including full ophthalmology workups.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Assist with orders for photographic and medical supplies as needed in the imaging suite.
Check equipment and inform the manager when equipment needs repair or preventative maintenance.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency.
Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians.
One year of satisfactory work experience under ophthalmological supervision.
Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
One year of hands-on experience with using all necessary imaging devices to care for ophthalmology patient population.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required; Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred or within 2 years of employment.
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days – 10 hour shifts – M-TH 8:30 am - 7 pm or T- Th 8:30 - 7 & F 7:30 am - 6
Work Location: Onsite - DCAM - Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Ophthalmology
CBA Code: Non-Union
About Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Additional As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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