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
As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities Reviewing orders on daily basis for patientsIdentifying and accessing patients for imagingCollecting 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 reportsAcquiring accurate ocular historyProviding appropriate educational information to the patient regarding purpose of retinal imaging program and diabetes eye careObtaining high quality, accurate retinal imagesReviewing retinal images for quality and possible abnormalitiesArranging for a patient with vision threatening findings to meet with JVN coordinator subsequent to imagingReconciling 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 reportScheduling BEI exams when appropriate for follow-up treatmentMaintaining daily care of condition and cleanliness of imaging device and work stationSupporting JVN patient coordinator in arranging patient follow-upSupports scanning documents into the EHR as part of the patients medical recordOther duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma; associate degree or certification/experience in medical environment desirableInterest and/or experience in health care preferredThe 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. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Joslin Diabetes Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact (617) 309-2595 for assistance.