To formally be considered for this position, you must apply directly on the Joslin website www.joslin.org or copy and paste this direct link to apply:
https://jobs-joslin.icims.com/jobs/3782/clinical-imager-%28image-acquisition-specialist%29/job
The Image Acquisition Specialist (IAS) will be trained and certified to perform all functions relative to the acquisition of retinal images using a variety of digital retinal imaging systems.
The IAS will acquire pertinent medical history and retinal images and work with the program coordinator to provide high-level care in a clinical telemedicine program. The IAS will provide other support to the team in order to achieve program goals, and other functions as requested by the Chief, Center for Ocular Telehealth, or the programs coordinator.
Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Responsibilities
- Reviewing orders on daily basis for patients
- Identifying and accessing patients for imaging
- Collecting and electronically recording into the data base the patient demographic and health information history carefully and accurately as well as assisting in maintaining data warehouse and generation of reports
- Acquiring accurate ocular history
- Providing appropriate educational information to the patient regarding purpose of retinal imaging program and diabetes eye care
- Obtaining high quality, accurate retinal images
- Reviewing retinal images for quality and possible abnormalities
- Arranging for a patient with vision threatening findings to meet with JVN coordinator subsequent to imaging
- Reconciling that images, as well as multiple software programs used by JVN, are completed properly and are transmitted to staff at BEI who will interpret and generate a report
- Scheduling BEI exams when appropriate for follow-up treatment
- Maintaining daily care of condition and cleanliness of imaging device and work station
- Supporting JVN patient coordinator in arranging patient follow-up
- Supports scanning documents into the EHR as part of the patients medical record
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma; associate degree or certification/experience in medical environment desirable
- Interest and/or experience in health care preferred
- The successful applicant will be trained and certified to perform job responsibilities, resulting in provisional imager certification within 1 month of hire and full certification within 3 months of provisional certification.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills required
- Experience with or aptitude to learn Microsoft Office applications
- Fluency in Spanish or Cantonese/Mandarin or other Asian languages desirable, not required
Joslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Joslin values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage diversity applicants.
Joslin Diabetes Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is the policy of Joslin to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, marital/parental status, disability status, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- To be considered for the role, please confirm you will be applying directly to Joslin on www.joslin.org or this link: https://jobs-joslin.icims.com/jobs/3782/clinical-imager-%28image-acquisition-specialist%29/job
- What are your hourly salary expectations? (We are not asking for, and please do not provide, your current salary or salary history.)
- Are you able to work the hours of Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:30pm ?
- When (date) would you be available to start in this role?
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa? If yes, please explain. (All applicants hired by the Joslin Diabetes Center will be required to present documentation that verifies their identity prior to starting work.)
Work Location: In person