Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · Philadelphia, PA · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic imaging, including but not limited to corneal topography, optical coherence tomography, color and monochromatic fundus photography, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, fundus autofluorescence, retinal screening, fluorescein and/or indocyanine-green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, goniography, specular microscopy, external eye photography, ocular surface interferometry, intraocular lens calculations, a-scan biometry, diagnostic b-scan ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and additional tests such as visual field exams, electrophysiology, color vision, and dark adaptation testing.
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.
- Prepare rooms, maintaining cleanliness of testing areas.
- Explain procedure details to patients, appropriately responding to questions and concerns.
- Absorb patients through procedures, ensuring secure and proper positioning for testing.
- Confirm testing result availability through picture archiving and communication system, documenting procedure details within electronic medical record.
- Identify equipment malfunction and quality issues, communicating problems to manager and technical support personnel.
Requirements
- COA or COT certification
Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma/GED
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Photographic Sciences, Imaging, or Life Sciences
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
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