What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Photographer - Ophthalmology position at uic?
Position Summary:
The Ophthalmic Photographer, under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist, assists in direct and indirect patient care. The Ophthalmic Photographer performs a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist in the examination and diagnosis of eye diseases.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supports Ophthalmologist by utilizing various diagnostic equipment including but not limited to: Heidelberg, Optos California and Silverstone, Topcon Fundus Camera, Clarus, Absolu B-Scan, and Haag-Streit Slit Lamp Camera.
- Imaging requirements include but are not limited to: Digital Fluorescein/ICG Angiography, Color Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography, Retinal Thickness Analysis, Anterior Segment Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy, External and O.R. Photography.
- Maintains equipment databases, calibrates machines as needed, and notifies imaging manager of any clinical engineering needs.
- Assists principal photographer in complex assignments requiring advanced photography and lighting techniques (such as eye surgery photography).
- Takes still external photographs of patients with eyelid disorders, eye motility problems, and craniofacial abnormalities and documents injuries to the face and eye because of trauma.
- Performs imaging review for research cases and uploads to applicable sites as requested by the Principal Investigator, Physician, or research parameters.
- Using a fundus camera, takes pictures of a broad spectrum of retinal diseases, identifying hereditary, congenital, or acquired findings.
- Performs and understands basic knowledge of ultrasound/echography screenings.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
