Ophthalmic Photographer

About the job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position 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.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

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:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $42.78 to $59.89 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.