Clinical Research Photographer

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center.

We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

As a Clinical Research Photographer, you’ll be responsible for daily patient care and clinical flow. You will be responsible for accurately photographing fluorescein angiograms, ICG, fundus photos, and OCT’s.

• Promptly and professionally assist the doctor in patient care.
• Perform technical workups, patient interviews, and special testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
• Maintain and clean all equipment being used; report to manager if not in working condition.
• Attend required meetings.
• Interview patients prior to photography testing to ensure awareness of any health or allergy restrictions.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms, and ocular meds.
• Have a working understanding and accurately perform the following: B-Scans, fundus photos, fluorescein angiography, ICG, FAF, and OCT’s.
• Utilize proper eye drop technique and sterility.
• Utilize proper universal precaution procedures.
• Understand and follow procedures for procedural consents.
• Display consistent professionalism.
• Be energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently display positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperate with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Demonstrate flexibility in job assignment.
• Take pride and ownership in success and image of AVP.
• Demonstrate initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Conform to all AVP policies and procedures including punctuality, attendance and dress codes.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in working order.
• Ensure sufficient fluorescein dye and medical supplies for fluorescein angiograms.
• Secure subject information before filming: determine study eye, pathology to be photographed, and whether they are in stereo.
• Maintain research photography protocol binders and resources.
• Photograph subjects as per the study protocol.
• Upload all research photos per the study protocol and answer any queries that may arise.
• Complete GCP certification prior to working on any research protocols.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year experience ophthalmology.
• Previous experience and/or training on Optos California, Heidelberg Spectrails, OCT Cirrus, Visucam (equipment modalities) within ophthalmology and photography (retina ideal).
• Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage.
• Tech savvy – heavy computer work with submissions of photos (MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency).
• Solid understanding of the OSHA blood‑borne pathogen requirements.
• Solid understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care.
• Ability to communicate with patients, co‑workers and supervisor.
• Must be willing to help in all areas and understand the need for efficient use of time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, sick time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical Practices