Ophthalmic Imager I- UPMC Vision Institute – Mercy Pavilion

at  UPMC

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Imager to support their team located at UPMC Vision Institute – Mercy Pavilion 1622 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219. This role will work Monday through Friday daylight hours (minimal travel may be required: <5%)
This highly specialized role will allow you to work alongside some of the field of Ophthalmology’s most respected physicians.
As an Ophthalmic Imager, you will be a vital member of the department, using specialized equipment to perform imaging procedures necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases of the eye
The UPMC Vision Institute harnesses the clinical and research expertise of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology.

Our doctors, scientists, engineers, and allied experts are working together to:

• Quickly move research into practice.
• Transform the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
• Improve the quality of life for people with impaired vision.

The UPMC Vision Institute’s headquarters opened at the UPMC Mercy Pavilion on May 1, 2023.

This state-of-the-art facility in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood includes many resources for our experts, patients, visitors, and neighbors, such as:

• 410,000 square feet of clinical and research space.
• A dedicated clinical trials center.
• Cutting-edge biotherapy treatments.
• Patient-centered resources, including a life skills apartment, street lab, and rooftop sensory garden.
• Complete low-vision rehab technologies and services.
• Enhanced and proactive screening and care for underserved populations.

Ready to join the team? We invite you to apply today!

• Perform a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in documenting, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the eye, including color fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, OCT angiography, retinal thickness analysis, slit lamp and goniophotography, visual field testing, external photos, and a-scans.
• Reviews physician?s orders and patient?s medical history and allergies in Epic prior to performing imaging and photography.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and condition of the patients serviced in the department. Provides for care and/or extends services as described in department policies and procedures.
• Explain imaging procedures to patient and provides instruction during imaging.
• Perform optical coherence tomography and ocular digital photography using different makes and manufacturers in accordance with protocols.
• Perform visual field assessment using the automated Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer in accordance with protocols.
• Access and review previous patient notes within Epic.
• Recognize problems or malfunctions of photographic, diagnostic, and related equipment versus patient media opacities. May assist in making minor adjustments and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established procedures. Advises supervisor of malfunctions or problems affecting the accuracy and quality of scans or images requiring repair by vendor.
• Recognize and help rectify issues with image import into Forum, image archiving and storage and managing duplicate patients, including contacting IT/Forum group as required.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies for imaging department and notifies supervisor of supplies needing to be ordered.
• Participates in the collection of patient history and complete ocular workup such as visual acuity, ocular history, vital signs, intraocular pressure, and records results in patient record.
• Ophthalmic imaging procedures which may include but are not limited to OCT, Anterior OCT, HRT, Color fundus photos, corneal topography, visual fields, a-scans, b-scans, external photos.
• Ophthalmic procedures / assessments including but not limited to visual acuity tests and instilling eye drops in accordance with established approved protocols for patient safety.
• Ability to edit and transfer images from digital camera to the patient database in Forum and Epic.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy of the eye and ophthalmic disease processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of ophthalmic experience required.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:Valid CPR certificationUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranUPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization’s diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.