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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Imager 1, in the Department of Research, for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Imager 1 (OI1) 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 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.

• Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.

• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.

• Works evenings and weekends as needed.

• Performs organizational duties as assigned.

• 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

​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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

1 year 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.

• Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Seeks out instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.

• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.

• Displays basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.

• Identifies imaging instruments and modalities based on diagnosis.

• Knowledgeable in computer software for all imaging modalities.

• Demonstrates core knowledge of standardized imaging protocols based on diagnosis.

• 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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H7

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.

Transforming lives

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 is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.