[optimal] Director of Ophthalmic Photography

  • From: Joanne Mansour <JM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:33:41 -0400

Director of Diagnostic Imaging (Ophthalmic Photographer)

The Virginia Retina Center (VRC)

General Description:
The Virginia Retina Center is a multi-office vitreoretinal practice with 3 
physicians currently recruiting motivated candidates to join our team in the 
Northern Virginia, Metro Washington DC area. The succesful Full-time applicant 
should be able to provide clinical and research related diagnostic ophthalmic 
images that are used for the management of patients with various vitreoretinal 
conditions. Multiple camera/imaging systems are employed in order to capture 
the required data.

A specific outline of the position is as follows: Color retinal fundus 
photography; retinal fluorescein angiography; ICG angiography; slit lamp 
photography; intravenous injection of sodium fluorescein and indocyanine green 
dyes; external photography; ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT); B-scan 
ultrasonography, and automated visual field testing. Obtain imaging study 
certifications for national clinical research trials. Assist on research 
projects that require image documentation. Perform other duties as required 
including the following: training of ophthalmic technicians on photographic 
equipment, maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment, assist in PowerPoint & 
poster presentations for conference meetings, assist Physicians in journal 
article publications, prepare practice marketing materials, assist in patient 
information materials.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required. Certification by the Ophthalmic 
Photographers' Society (OPS) at the CRA (Certified Retinal Angiographer) level 
preferred.  Minimum of 3 years ophthalmic photography /technology with two 
years experience in retinal angiography (OPS CRA requirements) preferred, 
previous experience in an ophthalmic environment required. CPR certification 
required. If not currently certified, must become and consistently maintain 
current certification. Failure to obtain certification may result in 
termination of employment. Must have ability to work closely with patients & 
staff in a clinical setting  and must possess good organizational skills and 
the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth 
work flow. The ability to work independently at VRC satellite locations. Basic 
computer skills required. The ability to work with digital images, storage 
media, electronic transfer, etc. Individual initiative and ability to work with 
minimal supervision as well as assisting with various administrative duties 
within the practice.

Benefits: Health, Dental. PTO

Compensation: Comensurate based on experience and qualifications


Joanne Mansour
The Virginia Retina Center
20 Rock Pointe Lane
Suite 201
(540)349-1882
(703)738-7157 Fax



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