Principal Ophthalmic Photographer - UI Health, Ophthalmology

Responsibilities :

• Provides assistance in solving photographic problems encountered by other photographers and departmental staff.
• Imaging requirements include but are not limited to : Digital Fluorescein / ICG Angiography, Color Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Basic / Complex Echography, Retinal Thickness Analysis, Anterior Segment Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy, External and Photography.
• Performs diagnostic and documentary ophthalmic photography on infants and children in the operating room and in various clinical settings.
• Using a portable fundus camera or a slit-lamp camera in an operating room, takes photographs of anesthetized patients with eye diseases.
• Adapts equipment for specialized instrumentation and for research purposes.
• Participates in preparation and presentation of specialized materials for conferences and training programs.
• Develops, conducts, and participates in formal supervisory in-service training programs for departmental personnel.
• Performs and understands both basic and complex screenings of ultrasound / echography.
• Obtains certification on requested research studies. Performs imaging review for research cases and uploads to applicable sites as requested by the physician or research parameters.
• Maintains equipment databases, calibrates machines as needed, and notifies imaging manager of any clinical engineering needs.
• Instructs lower-level ophthalmic personnel and physician trainees in the performance of relevant imaging modalities.
• Fulfills requests by Health Information Management / Medical Records for images. Downloads images to appropriate media and coordinates delivery to HIM department.
• Participates in Ophthalmic Photographers' training, supervision, and discipline.
• Performs the duties of the lower level of the series when necessary.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Preferred Qualifications :