Ophthalmic Photographer I or Ophthalmic Photographer II

The Ophthalmic Photographer I or II performs ophthalmic diagnostic photography and all other aspects of clinical teaching and research imaging and assists in the design and implementation of the imaging aspects of research in ophthalmology.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences intends to hire at either the Ophthalmic Photographer I classification, or Ophthalmic Photographer II, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform the following tests related to ophthalmic diagnostic imaging: ocular fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, slit lamp biomicrography, endothelial cell specular micrography, digital ophthalmic imaging and operating room photography.

• Train, schedule, assign and evaluate work of support staff.

• Assist in the development of scientific protocols for digital and film imaging of laboratory animals and human subjects.

• Manage and perform the acquisition, manipulation and storage of computer-based images.

• Assist faculty in the analysis and interpretation of fluorescein and ICG angiograms.

• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

Pay Grade: 4 (PT37), 6 (PT38)

Ophthalmic Photographer I (PT37) QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.

• Requires practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with digital imaging

• Experience in ophthalmic imaging

Ophthalmic Photographer II (PT38) QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in biomedical photography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

• Some (6 months - 1 year) photography experience

• Certification as Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA)

• Practical and academic knowledge of photographic principles including photographic optics, lighting, densitometry, and photographic laboratory procedures, and the ability to translate, adapt and apply this knowledge to ophthalmic imaging.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with digital imaging

• Experience in ophthalmic imaging

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Ophthalmic Photographer II
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Maria Lugo
• Contact Email: maria-lugo@uiowa.edu