Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

This position photographs patients using a variety of specially designed still and video cameras to document and monitor eye diseases and disorders in order to assist physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of eye pathologies. The incumbent supports the academic and teaching mission goals of the organization by providing imaging services for publications and presentations.

Qualifications

Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalency

Preferred

• Experience as an Ophthalmic Photographer or Ophthalmic Technician.
• Experience with digital manipulation software.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Images the retina for the purpose of documenting, monitoring, and diagnosing a disease process or condition.
• Recognizes problems with equipment versus patient media opacities.
• Performs stereo fundus imaging.
• Utilizes special imaging digital fundus cameras, specific image capture software, and manipulation software.
• Performs OCT's.
• Utilizes digital slit lamp biomicroscope and associated software to document corneal findings.
• Performs external imaging utilizing digital cameras.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repair of all imaging equipment.
• Maintains and orders an adequate inventory of supplies.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrated, basic knowledge of image manipulation software.
• Ability to edit and transfer images from digital camera to the patient database.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records with WILLOW, AXIS, EPIC, and POWERCHART.
• Ability to recognize and take stereoscopic images of the retina with fundus photography.
• Knowledge of operating room protocol and attire.

Comments

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.