Performs specialized ocular diagnostic testing and documents procedures within the electronic medical record system. Ensures high-quality patient care while maintaining equipment and assisting with the training of clinical staff and residents.
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 at Sole Mia. The Ophthalmic Imager 2 prepares proper documentation in the EMR system and performs ocular diagnostic testing using specialized instrumentation in compliance with department standards.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs supervised ocular diagnostic testing using specialty specific imaging instruments, document procedures, and upload images in the electronic medical record.
Performs diagnostic testing including but not limited to color fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, ICG (Indocyanine Green) angiography, optical coherence tomography, automated perimetry, manual perimetry, slit lamp photography, gonio photography, external photography, ocular motility photography Provides patient-centric care.
Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
Ensures 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.
Participates in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.
Explains imaging procedures to patients and provides guided instruction during imaging.
Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
Manages daily productivity goals.
Performs organization duties as designated.
Assists with maintaining and calibrating equipment and ensures instrumentation is in proper working order.
Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
Assist with training of visiting imaging technicians, residents, fellows, and faculty members.
Conducts imaging presentations with residents, fellows, and faculty members.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include oth er duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing: BLS from the American Heart Association OCT-C and or CRA certification
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical
Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile.
Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs.
Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must hold BLS certification and possess OCT-C or CRA certification.
Market context
In Florida, ophthalmic imager roles are typically tied to busy eye care and academic settings, where demand follows patient volume and specialty services. These positions are competitive because employers often look for hands-on imaging experience plus certifications such as OCT-C or CRA, along with BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of imaging accuracy and patient handling before applying.
