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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Certified Ophthalmic Imager

Nebraska Medicine is looking for a motivated Certified Ophthalmic Imager to enhance patient care in a collaborative setting. In this role, you'll master and perform various ophthalmic tests, including visual field testing (both automated and manual), posterior segment OCT, retina photography, corneal topography, IOL measurements, and anterior segment OCT. You'll provide direct, individualized patient care under the supervision of leadership or a physician and assist patients and families in achieving their eye health goals.

Location: Nebraska Medicine Truhlsen Eye Institute (TEI) in Omaha, NE

Shift Details:

Full Time, 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Between the hours of 7:30am - 5:30pm
No weekends or holidays

Career Growth:

We believe in fostering talent and promoting career development. As a Certified Ophthalmic Imager, you'll have the opportunity to climb our structured Career Ladder, which offers clear pathways for advancement through specialized training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. We are committed to investing in your growth, ensuring you can reach your full potential in this rewarding field.

Duties: Certified Ophthalmic Imager

Master and perform multiple ophthalmic tests including automated and manual visual field testing, posterior segment OCT, retina photography, corneal topography, IOL measurements, anterior segment OCT, and manual visual field testing. Provide individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under supervision of leadership or physician. Assist the patient and family in restoration and maintenance of ophthalmic health care goals meeting JCAHPO requirements and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications: Certified Ophthalmic Imager

High school education or equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Requires one of the following certifications:
Optical Coherence Tomographer - Certified (OCT-C) obtained through the Ophthalmic Photographer's Society
Ophthalmic Assistant Certification (COA) that is obtained through education or vocational training per the International Join Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (ROUB) that is obtained through education or vocational training per the International Join Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Ophthalmic Imager

Prior experience in ophthalmic diagnostics testing or medical environment preferred.
Basic health care courses preferred.
Prior experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows Operating systems
Basic understand of digital ophthalmic photography preferred

Recruiter Contact
Sarah Placzek
splaczek@nebraskamed.com

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.