Ophthalmic Photographer I or Ophthalmic Photographer II

Position Responsibilities

• Perform the following tests related to ophthalmic diagnostic imaging: ocular fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, endothelial cell specular micrography, digital ophthalmic imaging and operating room photography.
• Train, schedule, assign and evaluate work of support staff.
• Assist in the development of scientific protocols for digital and film imaging of laboratory animals and human subjects.
• Manage and perform the acquisition, manipulation and storage of computer-based images.
• Assist faculty in the analysis and interpretation of fluorescein and ICG angiograms.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Qualifications

Ophthalmic Photographer I (PT37)

• A bachelor’s degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.
• Requires practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Ophthalmic Photographer II (PT38)

• A bachelor’s degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Some (6 months – 1 year) photography experience.
• Certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA).
• Practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Pay

• Pay Grade: 4 (PT37), 6 (PT38)