Retina Consultants of Texas is hiring: Research Ophthalmic Photographer in The W

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 Katy Clinic with travel to other clinics as needed.

Candidates must travel to various clinics to meet the needs of patients and providers and support clinic hours 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 weekend hours if available.

RCTX is the largest and most respected retina‑only ophthalmology practice in the United States, with 26 world‑renowned physicians. Serving two major metropolitan markets, our culture best serves patients, referral sources, and our physicians. RCTX invests heavily in diagnostic equipment, providing state‑of‑the‑art retina imaging, laser and diagnostic capabilities combined with clinical expertise, outstanding staff, and 25 convenient locations.

We work hard to create a culture of “Retina Warriors.” We strongly emphasize our core values of Hard Work, Authentic Care and Innovation in everything we do. It is our belief that by investing in our people, they will be empowered to provide the highest quality patient experience.

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 (both Roth and Traditional options) from the 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 eligible for overtime.

RCTX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and 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

Obtains and maintains certification for each study.

Becomes knowledgeable with the protocol for each trial certified for.

Performs ophthalmic imaging studies in accordance with the study imaging procedure manuals and transfers images to various reading centers in accordance with those manuals.

Performs fundus, anterior segment, and external photography as required by imaging procedure manuals.

Performs intravenous fluorescein angiography and/or indocyanine green angiography as required by study imaging procedure manuals.

Performs scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (i.e., OCT) as required by study imaging procedure manuals.

Maintains camera(s), related equipment, and inventory of supplies.

Maintains all subject‑related records as they pertain to imaging systems.

Maintains records of work performed.

Obtains images for physician presentations as necessary.

Provides compassionate patient care throughout the clinic flow.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Skills/Competencies:

Knowledge of ocular anatomy.

Computer literacy.

Excellent communication skills.

Very detail oriented.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree 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 experience in ophthalmic photography and digital imaging preferred.

Physical Abilities

Requires normal range of eyesight to perform the necessary tasks involved with photographing images.

Involves working in a small space that is dimly lit or dark.

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