Position Summary

Coordinate photography and diagnostic services and perform ophthalmic photography for diagnostic, documentation, and educational purposes in the clinic. This position is a shared position that will rotate two weeks at our Northeast office and two weeks at our West Columbia or Forest Drive location.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform clinical ophthalmic photography and diagnostic photographic studies.
• Conduct photographic studies and collaborate on photographic services for research projects with other departments.
• Maintain certification in order to meet required criteria for research studies.
• Participate in the training of technicians in the role of ophthalmic photography for clinical and diagnostic procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Minimum Demonstrated Skills/Qualifications:
• Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular medications
•  Has a working understanding of fundus photos and fluoroscein angiography
•  Understands and follows protocol for procedural consents
•  Multi-tasking and listening skills
• Cooperates with supervisory staff, physicians, peers, external customers, and patients in a positive, energetic, and professional manner
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate ability to effectively convey ideas and information
• Creative idea-generating individual with excellent follow through abilities

Requirements:

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• COA strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Ophthalmology with a minimum of 1 year in Photography

Physical requirements:
Ability to view patient images and operate computer devices, frequent use of a computer terminal.  Ability to communicate via speech and hearing.  Must be able to stand, walk, bend at knees and waist, raise arms over head, & lift up to 35 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement:
Palmetto Retina Center, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.