Ophthalmic Photographer / Angiographer
Summary
Austin Retina Associates is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual for a full-time retinal angiographer position.
The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty at Austin Retina. Technicians will perform technical testing, clinical support, and patient care for various physicians.
Duties
- Performs diagnostic testing for physicians including OCTs, fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, A / B / UBM scans (ultrasound), and visual fields to include :
OCT, Anterior & Posterior Segment
Fundus Photography
Ultra Wide Field Fundus Imaging
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging
Fluorescein Angiography including venipuncture
Indocyanine Green Angiography including venipuncture
Ocular Biometry and Ultrasonography, Ascan- biometry, Diagnostic-A, Bscan and UBM
Visual Fields : Humphrey VF
Work collaboratively with clinical staff to reduce physician and patient wait timesRecord images and notes in electronic medical record systemPerform venipunctures as needed for angiograms and Photodynamic TherapyRespond to physician and peer questions about images, offering technical insightIn relationship to diagnostic testing service, employee will assist with the following :Triage / Work up technician
Expeditor- rooming and preparing patients for the physician
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) prep including venipuncture
Assist with in-office procedures, obtaining consent, set up and numbing
Obtain and maintain certification for institute-wide and international clinical trials
Performs clinical-clerical office duties to include checking diagnostic schedules, data entry, checking request forms in advance, printing results, and related administrative activities deemed necessary by the departmentClean and stock rooms according to practice needs and adhere to office policies regarding locked items, sharps, checking medication for expired dates and opened datesRequired Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamworkStrong interpersonal skills to include effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanorAbility to master multiple computer systems for data entry and data retrievalAbility to master ophthalmology and retina terminologyAbility to travel to locations throughout Central Texas by carAbility and willingness to safely perform venipuncturesValid Texas driver’s license with satisfactory driving record to drive company vehicleStrong attention to detail and follow throughDemonstrates commitment toward continuous learning and applied knowledge of medical terminology with emphasis on ophthalmic anatomy and physiologyOphthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairsPreferred Attributes
4-year college education, including related optometry, ophthalmology and / or technical training with certification by the Ophthalmic Photographers Society, Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology, or other nationally recognized professional certifying body; or a 2-year college education in an appropriate science and 2 years of closely related laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA), Optical Coherence Tomography – Certified (OCT-C), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or ability to obtain within 2 years of hireRetina or ophthalmology experience is preferred with special consideration for an individual with experience performing OCTs, fundus photography, A / B scans (ultrasonography), and / or phlebotomyPrevious experience is preferred; some training will be provided to qualified candidatesPosition Details
Flexibility to work extended / irregular hours based on department needs to include occasional overtime. Schedule will vary, rare weekend days, and starting time as early as 5 : 00 a.m.Travel within 120 miles is required in company-provided transportation (day trips only)Hourly pay, FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtimePhysical Demands and Requirements
Prolonged standing and walking, some sitting, talking and hearing both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 40 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include viewing multiple computer screens, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Viewing images and operating computer devices constantly.
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