Ophthalmic Technician Photographer

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer assists and works under the direct supervision of the Ophthalmologist. The responsibilities require performing a preliminary examination on all patients, which include, however not limited to, a complete medical and ocular history, visual acuity, lensometry, refractometry, slit lamp exam, applanation tonometry, visual fields, pupil dilation, topography, pachymetry, and OCT’s. If required, Technicians also assists the physician with in office procedures and the completion of consents and surgical forms and other duties as needed. The photographer duties include posterior and anterior segment clinical ophthalmic photography per protocol, participation in research studies, preparing patients for imaging, and troubleshooting equipment both mechanically and digitally. 

Two years of satisfactory, full-time work experience under ophthalmologic or optometric supervision; or graduation from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians plus one year work experience. JCAHPO certification at either the COA, COT, or COMT level preferred. Will provide on job training if the applicant has experience in various capacities within the medical field. If trained, it is expected that the applicant sit for JCAT basic home study course within 3-9 months of employment; and test for COA Certification within 12 months of hire date. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. CRA certification within 3 years of hire date, to be maintained throughout employment through credit upkeep.   CPR certification every 2 years. CPR must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire.

When applying to this position, please upload your current CPR certification and if applicable, your current COA, COT or COMT certification and if applicable, your CRA certification.

 

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.