Ophthalmic Imaging Tech | FT | Days | Le Bonheur Ophthalmology | Memphis

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

The Ophthalmic Imaging Tech performs diagnostic imaging examinations using specialized equipment to locate, evaluate, and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data to aid Ophthalmologists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders. They photograph medical phenomena to document diseases, surgeries, treatments, and congenital conditions. Specific responsibilities include performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to ensure diagnostic quality, capturing color fundus photography and fundus autofluorescence images, assisting with fluorescein angiography per policy, and taking slit lamp, anterior segment, external, adnexal, and orbital photographs.

Administrative duties involve proofing, appropriate Photoshop image manipulation, indexing, and uploading images into patient charts. They utilize image enhancement tools appropriately while maintaining image integrity, managing digital storage, handling file formats, and ensuring security and retention standards. Additionally, the technician provides on-demand imaging services in the OR for surgeons, assists providers with research projects by offering imaging expertise, orders supplies as needed, maintains equipment in optimal operating condition, and performs other duties as assigned. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Responsible for a variety of highly skilled duties associated with the operation of specialized equipment to assist physicians in the examination and treatment of diseases of the eye. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Measures visual acuity at distance and near as appropriate for age, and document accurately. Performs sensory testing, color vision testing.
• Obtains and records accurate patient/family chief complaint, medical, ocular, family history, medications, allergies.
• Assists in minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and other ophthalmic equipment and performs routine instrument maintenance, appropriate clean and stock ophthalmic examination rooms with supplies.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Ophthalmic imaging 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate written and oral with physicians, other clinical Associates, and patients and their families both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to successfully interact with physicians, other Associates and patients and their families.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Knowledge of medical office practices and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate automated and non-automated ophthalmic equipment.
• High attention to detail demonstrated in clinical and contractual settings.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• No Supervisory or lead responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - up to10 lbs. of force occasionally.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Frequent exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.