Ophthalmic photographer functions

Ophthalmic photographer functions

In this post, you can ref key functions of Ophthalmic photographer in details. Based on this function list, you can set up daily duties, weekly duties, monthly tasks/activities.

I. List of Ophthalmic photographer duties:

      1.            Manages a variety of ophthalmic microscopes and phaco machine to educate and train residents and fellows in cataract surgery. Education and Training is in conjunction with the Medical Director of this service.

      2.            Maintains adequate supplies from several vendors which requires time sensitivity to “fresh eyes”

      3.            Creates an on-going digital library of all cases. Performs diagnostic testing for all specialties

      4.            Creates and support all graphic requests for physicians and staff. Understanding of pathology to create patient case presentation for physician presentations.

      5.            Supports and creates teaching/education files of various pathologies for teaching file.

      6.            Travels to all NEEC satellite locations supporting the physician with both imaging and ophthalmic technical work ups.

      7.            Develops skills obtain certifications as many NEEC physicians are principle investigators Certifications required after two years at NEEC.

II. List of Ophthalmic photographer qualifications

      1.            Level of knowledge generally obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in photography. Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) preferred.

      2.            Minimum of three years experience as an ophthalmic photographer. Proficient in all areas of ophthalmic photography and appropriate darkroom techniques. Also proficient in digital imaging systems, computer generated text slides and graphics, and audio/visual projection.

      3.            Proficient and ability to work independently in all areas and provide smooth patient flow.

      4.            Strong computer /graphic skills, proficient in several graphic programs to provide both educational presentations as well as clinical information transferred and documented digitally.

      5.            Understanding various programs and files, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and digital enhancement.

      6.            Understanding of pathology to create patient case presentation for physician presentations.

      7.            Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and department staff.

      8.            Ability to communicate to the patient the nature of various procedures and manage patient apprehension.