Ophthalmic Photographer/Angiographer
Austin Retina Associates is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual for a full-time retinal angiographer position.
The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for performing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for all Faculty at Austin Retina. Technicians will perform technical testing, clinical support and patient care for various physicians.
OCT, Anterior & Posterior Segment
Fundus Photography
Ultra Wide Field Fundus Imaging
Auto-Fluorescence Imaging
Fluorescein Angiography including venipuncture
Indocyanine Green Angiography including venipuncture
Ocular Biometry and Ultrasonography, Ascan- biometry, Diagnostic-A, Bscan and UBM
Visual Fields: Humphrey VF
Triage/ Work up technician
Expeditor- rooming and preparing patients for the physician
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) prep including venipuncture
Assist with in-office procedures, obtaining consent, set up and numbing
Obtain and maintain certification for institute wide and international clinical trials
Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor
Ability to master multiple computer systems for data entry and data retrieval
Ability to master ophthalmology and retina terminology
Ability to travel to locations throughout Central Texas by car
Ability and willingness to safely perform venipunctures
Valid Texas driver's license with satisfactory driving record to drive company vehicle
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Demonstrates commitment toward continuous learning and applied knowledge of medical terminology with emphasis on ophthalmic anatomy and physiology
Ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs
Flexibility to work extended/irregular hours based on department needs to include occasional overtime. Schedule will vary, rare weekend days, and starting time as early as 5:00 a.m.
Travel within 120 miles is required in company-provided transportation, day trips only)
Hourly pay, FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime
Physical Demands and Requirements
Prolonged standing and walking, some sitting, talking and hearing both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 40 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes viewing multiple computer screens, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Viewing images and operating computer devices constantly.