The Ophthalmic Imager 2 performs specialized ocular diagnostic testing and documents procedures within the electronic medical record system. They also assist with training staff, maintaining imaging equipment, and supporting clinical research initiatives.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have at least two years of relevant experience. Required certifications include OCT-C and CRA.
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Imager 2 (OI2) in Doral, Florida. The Ophthalmic Imager 2 (OI2) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The position documents in the EMR system and performs ocular diagnostic testing using specialized instrumentation in compliance with department standards. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to the below. Color fundus photography Fluorescein angiography ICG (Indocyanine Green) angiography Optical coherence tomography Automated perimetry Slit lamp photography External photography Ocular motility photography Performs supervised ocular diagnostic testing using specialty-specific imaging instruments, documents procedures, and uploads images into the electronic medical record/PACS platform. Provides patient-centric care. Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values. Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality. Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control. Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training. Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned. Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness. Meets daily productivity goals. Ensures all equipment is calibrated, and instrumentation is in proper working order. Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications. Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities. Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary. Works evenings and weekends as needed. Performs organizational duties as assigned. Maintains OPS certifications. Assists with training of visiting imaging technicians, residents, fellows, and faculty members. Works with providers, residents, and fellows to provide training and customization of imaging software including hanging protocols. Acts as preceptor for imaging team members. Acts as super user for imaging technology implementations and training initiatives. Supports residents, fellows, and faculty members with imaging presentations. Performs ocular diagnostic examinations using specialty-specific imaging instruments under anesthesia in the OR. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Qualifications
Education:
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
High
School diploma or equivalent
Certification and
Licensing: OCT-C (Certified Optical
Coherence
Tomography)
CRA (Certified
Retinal
Angiographer)
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge,
Skill, and
Attitudes: Works well with patients of all age groups. Presents a professional appearance. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills. Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes, while working under pressure and meeting deadlines. Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Makes independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of time. Seeks out instruction in areas that require additional knowledge. Works independently and in a collaborative environment. Displays intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility. Demonstrates basic comprehension of refractometry. Identifies imaging instruments and modalities based on diagnosis. Knowledgeable in computer software for all imaging modalities. Independently performs standardized imaging protocols based on diagnosis. Competent in stereopsis technique. Proficient in Microsoft Office. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status
Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
