Supervisor, Ocular Imaging Tech

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary resource in the UPMC Vision Institute ? Mercy Office location for all IT network, database and troubleshooting issues for all Ophthalmic Imaging, Photography and Testing equipment within the UPMC Vision Institute imaging department.
• Maintains viability of interface protocols utilized to exchange data and images among various department devices and databases.
• Maintains the equipment and related software, ensuring it functions within acceptable parameters and data storage and archival is current and secure.
• Works closely with practice managers to ensure continued access and functionality of the Imaging Database.
• Participates in the testing and development of experimental devices, assists with beta-testing, and delivers testing results to manufacturers and developers.
• Operates a wide range of Ophthalmic Imaging Equipment to facilitate research, scientific, academic, and clinical activities.
• Ensures the accuracy and quality of all scans and images obtained, resolving issues promptly to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Collects and prepares research study reports in accordance with study protocol requirements, extracting electronic information from multiple sources.
• Supports imaging patients when needed, ensuring all imaging equipment within each POD is utilized, inspected/updated, and cleaned according to regulations.
• Assigns imaging needs for each pod and leads daily huddles with direct reports and Pod Coordinators to ensure the entire team has a plan for each day.
• Engages, trains, reviews, discusses, and administers administrative managerial tasks for 8-9 direct reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience as an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician, Ophthalmic Technologist, Technician, or Ophthalmic Photographer in an academic Ophthalmology setting is required.
• May substitute a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Photography plus a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician, Ophthalmic Technician, or Ophthalmic Photographer.
• Hands on experience with a wide range of ocular imaging and ophthalmic equipment, along with proven ophthalmic database expertise.
• Familiarity with research protocols and guidelines, ability to de-identify and protect raw patient data in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Understanding of anatomy and physiology of the eye, and systemic diseases and their impact on the eye.
• Programming/scripting skill is highly desirable. Previous supervisory experience is required.