What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPEC PROCEDURES TECHN position at University Hospital?
The primary purpose of the Special Procedures Technician is to provide ophthalmic imaging services
to the Ophthalmology Services, to include the UH out-patient clinical service, in-patient locations, Clinical Research programs, and
designated screening and telemedicine programs. Demonstrates and captures, through a variety of imaging techniques, ocular, and orbital
anatomy for interpretation at the request of a licensed practitioner. Shares in the work of maintaining a comprehensive Ophthalmic
Imaging Division whose scope includes film photography, digital imaging, ultrasonography, electrophysiology, laser imaging and
telemedicine. Supports the research and academic mission of the Department through both clinical and graphical imaging
Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Ophthalmology, which should include some of the following: ophthalmic
echography (immersion A-scan, IOL Master, Lenstar, b-scan); optical coherence tomography (OT, OCTA, HRT) of the anterior segment,
retina, and optic nerve; corneal topography; automated visual field testing; fundus, anterior segment, and external photography. Must
possess familiarity with ophthalmic disease presentations and diagnostic modalities sufficient to understand the physician’s orders and
capture the requested pathology. The preferred candidate will possess either JCAHPO Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS) or
ROUB (Registered Biometrist) certifications. Must possess current CPR certification
to the Ophthalmology Services, to include the UH out-patient clinical service, in-patient locations, Clinical Research programs, and
designated screening and telemedicine programs. Demonstrates and captures, through a variety of imaging techniques, ocular, and orbital
anatomy for interpretation at the request of a licensed practitioner. Shares in the work of maintaining a comprehensive Ophthalmic
Imaging Division whose scope includes film photography, digital imaging, ultrasonography, electrophysiology, laser imaging and
telemedicine. Supports the research and academic mission of the Department through both clinical and graphical imaging
Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Ophthalmology, which should include some of the following: ophthalmic
echography (immersion A-scan, IOL Master, Lenstar, b-scan); optical coherence tomography (OT, OCTA, HRT) of the anterior segment,
retina, and optic nerve; corneal topography; automated visual field testing; fundus, anterior segment, and external photography. Must
possess familiarity with ophthalmic disease presentations and diagnostic modalities sufficient to understand the physician’s orders and
capture the requested pathology. The preferred candidate will possess either JCAHPO Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer (CDOS) or
ROUB (Registered Biometrist) certifications. Must possess current CPR certification
