Ophthalmic Ultrasonographer – Ophthalmology Department

Experience and Education

• Associate’s degree and two (2) years of relevant clinical experience in basic Ophthalmic Ultrasound, including biometry to include experience with EPIC EMR system and PACS. 

• Experience may be considered in lieu of education.  

• (CDOS) CER DIAG OPHTHALMIC SONOGRAPHR by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) is required Upon Hire or
  ROUB (Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist) by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) is required within 1 Year

Job Duties

General Job Responsibilities:

• Independently and proficiently performs basic and advanced ultrasonographic evaluation of the eye and orbit, including diagnostic A-scan, diagnostic B-scan, A-scan biometry, high frequency anterior segment ultrasound (i.e., ultrasound biomicroscopy or UBM), color doppler ultrasound, 3D ophthalmic ultrasound.

• Evaluates and diagnoses ocular and orbital pathologies, including opaque media, dislocated crystalline lens or lens implant, trauma, extraocular muscles, optic nerve disease, anterior segment disease, glaucoma implant flow functionality, uveitis and ocular inflammation, eye measurements, ocular and orbital tumors, retinal and choroidal detachments, and vitreous opacities.

• Effectively communicates findings and measurements in the electronic medical record using standardized reporting mechanisms.

• Works with physicians to assure effective communication of findings and accuracy of reports, providing preliminary verbal reports as needed.

• Performs ad-hoc tasks in support of the clinic as needed. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensure that it is properly supplied.

• Maintains equipment and accessories in proper working order, perform quality control, and notify appropriate personnel for repairs or other issues.

• Responds to inquiries, calls and requests regarding ultrasound exams in a timely manner.

• Promptly communicates problems with equipment with appropriate staff.

•  Attends and participates in appropriate departmental and clinic meetings and classes.

• Completes required courses/modules on time.

• Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel, and the facility.

• Adheres to departmental time, attendance, and tardiness guidelines. 

• Wears employee ID and follow dress code policy. May assume supervisory responsibilities as needed.

• Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.  

Patient Interaction:

• Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner.

• Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions. 

• Evaluates patient’s history and symptoms for the procedure’s clinical criteria.

• Ensures patient’s physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and positioning for exam.

• Communicates with patient and/or patient’s family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate exam.

• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge through continued education and skills development as appropriate. 

Exam Performance

• Verifies the requisition/order, ordering comments, physician’s notes, precautions, and patient consent forms.

• Performs high quality ultrasound examinations according to exam protocol in a timely manner.

• Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling, and that images are properly uploaded to electronic medical record.

• Understands and competently operates and maintains all ultrasound machines and probes.

• Maintains sanitation of equipment and examination setting. 

• Maintains OSHA and Infectious Waste Procedures compliance per protocol. 

• Maintains HIPPA compliance for all patient information. 

• Adheres to University Clinic/Hospital and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard the University assets.  

Job Performance

• May Include: Assists with training students, residents, fellows, faculty, and technicians. Takes part in clinical research through data retrieval, analysis, and manuscript preparation. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. Oversees QA/QC programs and ensure compliance with regulations. Participates in various processes as appropriate.    

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires ability to utilize ophthalmic ultrasound related equipment.

• Work requires ability to interact with patients regarding procedures.

• Work requires ability to move and position equipment and patients.

• Work requires ability to read, write, and interpret exams.

• Work requires ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures for approval by supervisor.

• Work requires ability to determine methods and approaches to work problems.

• Work requires ability to be self-supervising.  

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.