Opthalmic Photographer

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision and order from a physician, optometrist and/or Department Administrator or designee, performs a variety of standard diagnostic tests of the eye, following established procedures and policies as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and visual disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• Checks visual acuity before administering any test or performing any photography.
• Aids physician in explanation of testing procedures, side effects, and follow-up care.
• Performs visual field testing in one or more of its three standard forms: Automated central and peripheral fields; Tangent screens; Goldman perimetry.
• Ascertains lenses prescription as needed prior to testing. Document the findings.
• Performs keratometry measurements, interferometry, lensometry, and tonometry as needed.
• Performs accurate ultrasound A-scan measurements and IOL calculations for cataract surgery and lens implantation; performs B-scan diagnostic exam in search of ocular abnormalities or foreign bodies. May have to perform in operating room setting.
• Must have knowledge of photographical techniques to perform the following:
• Fluorescein angiography in proper sequence and in stereo and color fundus photos in stereo.
• Iris angiography in proper sequence.
• Photograph the anterior chamber of the eye by means of a slit lamp, including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens.
• Photograph the external anatomy of the eye or facial portions by means of microphotography with a 35-mm camera or Polaroid camera.
• Photograph conjunctiva and corneal abnormalities by means of a corneascope camera and/or corneal topography.
• Photograph during ocular surgery if needed.
• Must have experience with digital photography and transferring data to CDs.
• Must have knowledge of basic functions of a 35-mm camera and its variable settings and capabilities of a Polaroid camera.
• Must have knowledge of most common film types to include black and white, color negative print, color slide, Polaroids black/white, color and sensitivity rating for each.
• Must have knowledge of darkroom techniques to include processing and printing of film by manual method if digital camera not functioning and to perform processing if needed.
• Evaluate the patients condition by observing signs, symptoms, and reactions to testing procedures, and reports to RN and physician any unusual reactions.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Maintains appropriate filing system of all diagnostic photography and testing reports.
• Maintains clean and organized work area, and replaces expendable supplies as needed.
• Performs any other duties necessary to help in the smooth operation of the department as a whole.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.