Ophthalmic Photographer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Certified Optical Coherence Tomographers (OCT-C) Certification through the Ophthalmic Photographer's Society (OPS) Board of Certification within three years of hire.

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of Retinal Angiography or Optical Coherence Tomography experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Retinal Angiography.

2. Anterior Segment Photography

3. Fundus Photography

4. External/OculoPlastics Photography

5. Provide assistance in creation of educational posters, scientific posters/presentations, lectures, clinical trials reports and provision of imaging services as directed and necessary

6. ARVO support as directed

7. Quarterly/Annual Ophthalmic CME course presentations

8. Residents Day preparations

9. Layout and design of educational materials as directed

10. Assist in the education and training of students and other assigned personnel in clinical trial activities as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of basic medical terminology

2. Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology

3. Knowledge of standard photographic techniques, materials, processes and equipment

4. Knowledge of Ophthalmic photography and process.

5. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

6. Performs tasks in a tactful and professional manner.

7. Must participate in the necessary steps in becoming certified for research imaging.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.