Job Description

Ophthalmic Photographer at Geisinger summary:

An Ophthalmic Photographer specializes in capturing detailed images of the eye to assist ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They operate and maintain specialized photographic equipment, provide training to medical staff, and ensure sanitary handling of all tools within the clinical setting. This role requires extensive experience and knowledge in ophthalmic anatomy, photography techniques, and patient care protocols.

Job Title: Ophthalmic Photographer
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Ophthalmology Division
Date Posted: 05/02/2025
Job ID: R-78006
Job SummaryProvides a broad range of specialized photography services to the Department of Ophthalmology; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range to their assigned clinical area.
Job Duties

• Performs ophthalmic photography to document pathological findings and conditions, including slit lamp, fundus, external, close-up, fluorescein angiography, ocular motility studies, endothelial photomicrography, operating room procedures, and gonio photography in the support of patient care and clinical treatment with ophthalmic specialists.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of equipment used in the ophthalmic photography area.
• Provides in-service education and orientation to ophthalmology Residents regarding the utilization of equipment and procedures to facilitate the operations of the ophthalmic photography area in patient care.
• Provides in-service training to familiarize medical photographers with ophthalmic anatomy, terminology, patient conditions, and disease processes as related to the ocular fundus and structures through which the fundus is photographed.
• Cleans photographic equipment with a germicidal detergent solution to ensure clean and sanitary conditions required.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details

• Required Experience: Minimum of 6 years experience.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Keywords:

ophthalmic photography, eye imaging, clinical photography, fluorescein angiography, ocular motility studies, patient care, medical imaging, ophthalmology support, photographic equipment maintenance, clinical training

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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