Ophthalmic Imager I- Part-time UPMC Vision Institute – Mercy Pavilion

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in documenting, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the eye, including color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, OCT angiography, retinal thickness analysis, slit lamp and goniophotography, visual field testing, external photos, and a-scans.
• Reviews physicians orders and patients medical history and allergies in Epic prior to performing imaging and photography.
• A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography and ultrasound biomicroscopy to support the retinal oncology and retina subspecialties in our department.
• Participates in the collection of patient history and complete ocular workup such as visual acuity, ocular history, vital signs, intraocular pressure, and records results in patient record.
• Explain imaging procedures to patient and provides instruction during imaging.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and condition of the patients serviced in the department. Provides for care and/or extends services as described in department policies and procedures.
• Perform optical coherence tomography and ocular digital photography using different makes and manufacturers in accordance with protocols.
• Perform visual field assessment using the automated Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer in accordance with protocols.
• Access and review previous patient notes within Epic.
• Recognize problems or malfunctions of photographic, diagnostic, and related equipment versus patient media opacities. May assist in making minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures. Advises supervisor of malfunctions or problems affecting the accuracy and quality of scans or images requiring repair by vendor.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies for imaging department and notifies supervisor of supplies needing to be ordered.
• Participate in the collection of patient history and complete ocular workup such as visual acuity, ocular history, vital signs, intraocular pressure, and records results in patient record.
• Ophthalmic imaging procedures which may include but are not limited to OCT, Anterior OCT, HRT, Color fundus photos, corneal topography, visual fields, a-scans, b-scans, external photos.
• Ophthalmic procedures / assessments including but not limited to visual acuity tests and instilling eye drops in accordance with established approved protocols for patient safety.
• Ability to edit and transfer images from digital camera to the patient database in Forum and Epic.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy of the eye and ophthalmic disease processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of ophthalmic experience required.

Benefits

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Family planning resources
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Comprehensive health care for dependents
• Emergency child and elder care

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