The Ophthalmic Imaging Technician provides photographic imaging of varying complexity on various medical subjects such as patients anatomical structures pathology specimens and surgical procedures to provide illustrations for patient records teaching aids scientific publications and informational brochures.
1. Confers with physicians faculty and/or laboratory personnel to clarify photographic requirements.
2. Provides technical advice on settings angles lighting and size of photographs.
3. Photographs operating room procedures such as open heart gynecological neurological and plastic surgeries.
4. Photographs patients anatomical structures and pathology specimens.
5. Makes copies of x-rays and similar materials utilizing photographic techniques such as time-lapse and ultra speed pictures and ultraviolet or infrared light to produce visible records of normally invisible phenomena.
6. Produces computer slides from original concepts and develops computer art charts and graphs. Performs photomicrography.
7. Makes duplications reductions color corrections and other similar photographic procedures.
8. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on photographic equipment.
9. Classifies sorts and files prints negatives and other photographic materials. Monitors inventory levels and requisitions supplies as needed
10. May mentor other medical professionals on the Ophthalmology team on imaging techniques.
11. Performs other related duties.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in biomedical photography or equivalent experience is preferred or a combination of equivalent medical photography training and experience
Experience Requirements
1 years in biomedical photography
Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable)
Certificate in Biomedical Photography preferred
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH
SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital 449 - Ophthalmology - Nursing - MSH Mount Sinai Hospital
Required Experience:
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