Ophthalmic Diagnostic Imager/Staff Assistant
New York, New York•Full-time
$49,372 annually
$49,372 annually
About the Job
The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College of Optometry is seeking a highly motivated individual to become a member of its healthcare team. The UEC’s Imaging Service takes over 10,000 images on an annual basis. These images support clinical patient care by providing functional and structural assessments of a patient’s vision and ocular health.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct ophthalmic imaging tests as requested by attending doctors, residents, and students.
- Independently obtain images in an efficient manner while maintaining excellent quality.
- Work cooperatively with other faculty and staff.
- Maintain professional and compassionate environment within clinic.
- Perform patient intake and entrance testing as directed.
Specific testing includes but is not limited to the following: visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (anterior and posterior segment), fundus photography, anterior segment photography, ophthalmic ultrasound, ocular biometry, autorefraction, auto-lensometry.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with strong interest in the medical field.
- Previous experience and conversational Spanish is recommended.
- Must be highly proficient with technology.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrate respect for staff and patients, and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work evenings.
Annual salary, including location allowance, is $49,372, and there is also a generous benefit package. Fifteen days of annual leave per year and thirteen paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our Benefits at Glance.
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The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.
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About SUNY College of Optometry
The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service.
More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission.
Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.
More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission.
Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.