UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Opthalmic Imager.
This position works Monday - Friday, daylight hours, no evenings/weekends/holidays!
Purpose:
Perform a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in the examination and treatment of diseases of the eye. If you want to be part of Life Changing Medicine, this is the perfect role for your career.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in documenting, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the eye, including color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, OCT angiography, retinal thickness analysis, slit lamp and goniophotography, visual field testing, external photos, and a-scans.
Reviews physicians' orders and patients' medical history and allergies in Epic prior to performing imaging and photography.
Explain imaging procedures to patients and provide instruction during imaging.
Perform optical coherence tomography and ocular digital photography using different makes and manufacturers in accordance with protocols.
Perform visual field assessment using the automated Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer in accordance with protocols.
Access and review previous patient notes within Epic.
Recognize problems or malfunctions of photographic, diagnostic, and related equipment versus patient media opacities. May assist in making minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures. Advises supervisor of malfunctions or problems affecting the accuracy and quality of scans or images requiring repair by vendor.
Recognize and help rectify issues with image import into Forum, image archiving and storage and managing duplicate patients, including contacting IT/Forum group as required.
Maintain adequate levels of supplies for imaging department and notify supervisor of supplies needing to be ordered.
Ophthalmic imaging procedures which may include but are not limited to OCT, Anterior OCT, HRT, Color fundus photos, corneal topography, visual fields, a-scans, b-scans, external photos.
Ophthalmic procedures / assessments including but not limited to visual acuity tests and instilling eye drops in accordance with established approved protocols for patient safety.
Ability to edit and transfer images from digital camera to the patient database in Forum and Epic.
Basic knowledge of anatomy of the eye and ophthalmic disease processes.
Ophthalmic Imager I
High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of ophthalmic/optometric experience required.
Opthalmic Imager II
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of ophthalmic/optometric experience AND ophthalmic imaging/photography certification OR five (5) years ophthalmic experience required. Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMCs COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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