Ophthalmic Photographer

Department Overview

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties.

Since 1945, OHSU Casey Eye Institute doctors and vision scientists have worked side by side to discover the causes of eye disease and find new treatments. Bringing research and patient care together helps us turn possibilities into realities. OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a "High Performing" eye hospital, which means we are ranked in the top 10 percent nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

This position works closely with academic faculty and house staff in the performance of ophthalmic photographic patient procedures relating to the clinical teaching and research needs of the Department of Ophthalmology. This position is also responsible for evaluating Photography processes and policies and making recommendations to ensure program provides state of the art and quality care and service to patients and providers. This is a full time, on-site position.

Function/Duties of Position

Employee works with all age groups and duties are in support of Service Excellence and include the following:

Patient Ophthalmic Imaging including Fundus photography, Fluorescein angiography, ICG angiography, OCT-A, OCT, anterior segment OCT, slit lamp photography, gonio photography, clinical trials imaging and certifications. Informs patients on procedure processes and proper positioning. Performs miscellaneous patient photography and additional duties assigned by manager, external photography, photography in the operating room- EUA’s- performing Bioptigen OCT’s and Retcam photography and angiography. Performs venipuncture in correlation with angiography. Operates and maintains a full range of complex ophthalmic and standard photographic instruments. Documents procedures in EPIC and verifies image publication to PACS. Travels to satellite clinics to perform ophthalmic imaging procedures.

Teaches residents in the areas of ophthalmic photography.  Trains staff and faculty members on new developments and techniques in ophthalmic imaging.

Travels to satellite clinic to perform ophthalmic photographic procedures.

Keeps abreast of current ophthalmic photography techniques, processes and equipment to ensure program is current and state of the art.

Assists Ophthalmology faculty, residents and fellows in collecting images for research and presentations.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Five years’ experience performing Ophthalmic Imaging, CRA preferred but not required; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in Photography/Ophthalmic Imaging or related health care field plus 1-year experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience along with considerable knowledge of the
• methods, materials and equipment used in ophthalmic imaging; OR
• An Associate’s degree in Photography/ Ophthalmic Imaging or related health care field plus three years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience along with considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in ophthalmic imaging.

Certifications:

• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational and multitasking skills, written and verbal communication skills, and problem solving and creative thinking skills.  Must be able to work well independently, as well as in a team, and assume responsibility for specific phases of research projects.  Must have proven facilitation and teaching/training skills.
• Must be detail oriented. Strong skills and background with clinic operations including scheduling systems, and inventory control.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and related computer applications.
• Must have professional demeanor, exceptional interpersonal skills - patient advocacy skills - evaluate patient concerns for timely resolution.  Sensitivity to patient needs.  Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.  Must have demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present. 

Preferred Qualifications

3-5+ years of Ophthalmic Imaging Experience. Clinical Trial Imaging Experience. 

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]