Ophthalmology Photographer

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

4/1/2019

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

920006

Job Title:

Ophthalmology Photographer

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Ophthalmology Photographer performs a broad range of duties as related to delivery of care to ophthalmologic patient populations.  This is the full performance level.  Supervision of this individual will be under the direction of the Ophthalmology Clinic Manager.  The Clinic Manager is responsible for determination and coordination of assigned job duties on a day-to-day basis.  The Ophthalmology Photographer is involved in direct patient care for both general and/or preventive eye care and complications related to injury or disease of the eye.  The Ophthalmology Photographer will draw upon their training and experience to determine optimal photographic/electrophysiologic techniques and instruments to gather the desired data and will determine how best to obtain the desired information with regard to each patient's needs.  This data is presented to the staffing Ophthalmologist who, in turn, uses the data to determine diagnosis and treatment plans for the patient.  The Ophthalmology Photographer will instruct entry-level technicians, photographers, medical students, residents and fellows in the proper use of various ophthalmic photography/electrophysiology instruments and techniques.  The Ophthalmology Photographer will achieve certification in clinical trials which use ocular photography and/or electrophysiology as study data.   Additionally, the Ophthalmology Photographer, utilizing substantial knowledge of the eye and ophthalmic photography, will participate in continuing education seminars as instructors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Exhibit knowledge or proficiency in and/or perform the following photographic techniques: elementary ocular pharmacology, elementary optics, elements of sterile techniques, principles of simultaneous and sequential stereo digital fundus photography, non-stereo, variable magnification external photography, principles of direct, scleral scatter, fill-in and retroillumination when used with external slit lamp biomicroscopy, gonio-photography, corneal topography, optic nerve-head analysis, OCT-A (angiography), digital Indocyanine green (ICG)- and Fluorescein (FLA) angiography, specular microscopy, recognition, identification and documentation of a wide variety of external and internal eye diseases, including descriptive interpretation of fluorescein angiograms, elementary ability with a variety of patient examination tools to include the indirect and direct ophthalmoscope and stereo slit lamp, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (SLO) for FLA and fundus autofluorescence, hand-held fundus camera (Kowa Genesis), digital videography, ophthalmic sonography, utilization of HealthLink

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Exhibit knowledge or proficiency in and/or perform the following electrophysiology techniques: electroretinography, electro-oculography, multifocal electroretinography, dark adaptation, visual evoked response, visual evoked potential

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Calibrate and maintain photographic equipment to ensure proper working order.

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Conduct routine maintenance and do minor repair of photographic/electrophysiology equipment.

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Establish periodic maintenance schedules for equipment and set standards for evaluation of function.

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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of ophthalmic photography/electrophysiology principles and how these relate to patient care, research, and education,

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Administer database of digital patient photographs.

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Address requests for digital photo files from MDs, surgery scheduling staff, and patients.

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Perform digital slide scanning.

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Scan images into PACS and transfer images between digital systems.

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Instruct patients and their families how various photographic/electrophysiology techniques will aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of their particular problem.

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Demonstrate to residents, fellows, nurses, technicians and staff physicians photographic and/or electrophysiology techniques, and principles and which photographic/electrophysiologic techniques are applicable/optimal for the desired result.

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Orient support staff and non-clinic personnel to practices unique to ophthalmic photography and electrophysiology.

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Instruct ophthalmic photography and/or electrophysiology courses at in-services and seminars.

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Contribute to the writing of scientific manuscripts and presentations for professional journals and meetings.

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Achieve and maintain certification to perform photographic and electrophysiologic procedures pursuant to departmental clinical trial protocols.

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Submit photographic/electrophysiologic data to clinical trial research investigators/Reading Centers in accordance with established procedures.

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Apply knowledge of current research findings to practice as determined by the staff physician in testing and examination of the eye.

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Develop working knowledge of departmental research protocols in order to assist in the recruitment of patients for clinical research studies.

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Assist in the development of photography and electrophysiology protocols with regard to clinical trial research

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Assist in the development of clinical research to evaluate the efficacy of current photographic/electrophysiologic procedures and treatments and/or to investigate clinical impressions as they relate to photographic/electrophysiologic data gathering techniques.

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Participate in public education programs as may be sponsored by UWHC and the Dept. of Ophthalmology.

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Participate in development and implementation of hospital outreach programs related to ophthalmology and electrophysiology.

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Participate in community requests for patient education and designated screening programs that relate to disorders of the eye or normal eye care.

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Attend appropriate in-service education programs to maintain skills and current knowledge.

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Maintain current CPR certification.

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Participate in ongoing, unit-based assurance activities.

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Participate, attend, and/or present at the yearly professional ophthalmology and/or electrophysiology meeting (Spring Symposium).

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Attend weekly Grand Rounds seminars as schedule and relevance of subject matter permit.

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Demonstrates professionalism and promotes high standards for quality and productivity.

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Incumbent is responsive to inquiries from patients and staff.

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Protocols are followed.

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Tasks are prioritized and completed within established time schedules

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Required

6 months

of experience performing ophthalmic assistant, photographic, or electrophysiology work in an ophthalmology setting

Required

3 years

of experience performing ophthalmic technician, photographic or electrophysiology related work in an ophthalmology clinic

Preferred

certification in ophthalmic sonography, retinal angiography, or other related ophthalmic photography certification

within 1-1/2 Yrs

Required

CPR certification

Upon Hire

Required

COT certification

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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An excellent working knowledge of various ophthalmic testing techniques and ophthalmic photography techniques is required, including but not limited to stereopsis, color fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, optic nerve-head analysis, slit-lamp photomicroscopy, sonography, and external photography.

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Computer/keyboard skills are required.

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Intermediate skill with computer programs in common usage, including MS-Office programs, email and Internet, Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.