Ophthalmic Photographer
Job ID R-66894 Date Posted 04/04/2024 Location Palo Alto, CA Schedule/Shift/Weekly Hours Regular/Days/40Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition Overview:
Provides photographic documentation of ocular disorders/pathology as requested by providers. Performs a wide variety of highly technical and diagnostic testing procedures, at the direction of the physician, independent of direct supervision, which requires technical judgment and knowledge of ophthalmic pathophysiology in order to obtain optimal results. Captures close-up images of patients' retinas, corneas, and other ocular structures by focusing specialized microscope and cameras to take two and three dimensional photographs of external, anterior, and posterior segments of eye.DESIRED SKILLS:
• Operation and understanding of OPTOS and Heidelberg OCT imaging
• Ability to capture images that best document the disease and its location.
• Understanding the function and purpose of all equipment in photography
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
COA-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
OR COT-Certified Ophthalmic Technologist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
1 year of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of retinal fundus photography both film and digital systems.
Knowledge, understanding and ability to operate state of the art optical imaging equipment.
Knowledge of medical terminology and eye anatomy.
Clear and complete documentation skills along with computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with high degree of motivation.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
10Days of the Week:
Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $41.53 to $53.98 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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