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DocStar Medical Partners

Other Physician

Modesto, CA

Diabetic Eye Care including retinal screening. Treatment of acute eye conditions such as infections, and corneal abrasions. General exams (no contacts) Provider will not have to do contact lenses or ...

DocStar Medical Partners

Other Physician

Modesto, CA

Diabetic Eye Care including retinal screening. Treatment of acute eye conditions such as infections, and corneal abrasions. General exams (no contacts) Provider will not have to do contact lenses or ...

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How much do diabetic retinal screening jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for diabetic retinal screening in the United States is $60,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Diabetic Retinal Screening job?

A Diabetic Retinal Screening job involves capturing images of patients' retinas to detect early signs of diabetic eye disease, such as diabetic retinopathy. Professionals in this role use specialized retinal cameras and work closely with healthcare providers to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment. They may also educate patients about eye health and the importance of regular screenings. This job is commonly found in hospitals, clinics, or mobile screening units and requires attention to detail and strong patient communication skills.

How to become a diabetic screener?

To become a diabetic retinal screener, typically one needs a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training in retinal imaging and diabetic eye screening procedures. Certification or completion of a relevant training program may be required, and familiarity with ophthalmic equipment and patient care is beneficial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Diabetic Retinal Screening position, and why are they important?

To excel in Diabetic Retinal Screening, you need a background in healthcare or ophthalmology, a strong understanding of diabetic eye disease, and relevant clinical training or certification. Familiarity with retinal imaging technology, such as fundus cameras and image analysis software, as well as data management systems, is important. Excellent attention to detail, patient communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate screenings, support early detection of complications, and contribute to effective patient care.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Diabetic Retinal Screening?

A typical day in Diabetic Retinal Screening involves conducting retinal imaging on diabetic patients, ensuring accurate data capture, and assisting with patient education about eye health and diabetes management. You may review images for quality, coordinate with ophthalmologists or optometrists to facilitate referrals, and maintain up-to-date patient records. The role often requires moving between clinics or working within dedicated eye care centers, collaborating closely with nursing staff, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals. This position offers a structured routine but also requires flexibility and strong organizational skills to manage fluctuating patient volumes.

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Infographic showing various Diabetic Retinal Screening job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 51% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 24% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 10% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,666 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Retinal Imaging Technologist - Wilmington, Newark DE

Retina Labs

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Retinal Imaging Field Technologist

Location:

  • Wilmington, Newark DE

Job Description:

Are you looking for autonomy, flexibility and financial stability? Are you compassionate and do look forward to the opportunity to help people in need of care? Then join Retina Labs and help prevent blindness and improve the health of people living with diabetes.

Retina Labs USA (www.Retina-Labs.com) is a leading provider of teleretinal screening solutions for early detection of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. Roughly 40%-45% of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic eye disease. However, only about half are aware of it. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of severe visual impairment in the working-age population.

We're looking for highly motivated and clinically oriented Retinal Imaging Field Technologists to join our preventive care team. You will be responsible for performing home visits and participating in health fair events to conduct diabetic eye exams using an easy-to-operate portable retinal camera. You may also be required to administer additional preventive screening tests including bone density scans and distributing direct-to-consumer lab tests using sample collection kits provided to you.

We offer competitive salary-based compensation with bonus incentives. You have the flexibility to set your schedule, and you can adjust your visits, depending on what fits with your circumstances and lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out scheduled appointments.
  • Travel to patient homes and health fair events and arrive on time as scheduled.
  • Explain the test procedure(s) to patients and hand out educational information as provided by the company.
  • Transport medical imaging equipment/accessories and prepare for exam procedure as per company protocol.
  • Conduct retinal exams by taking images for the patient's left and right eyes and validate image quality as per company's clinical standards.
  • Transmit retinal images to company's teleretinal screening platform.
  • If required, and whenever possible, collect an A1c and blood glucose samples (finger prick), micro albumin (urine sample) and leave behind colorectal screening kit for patient to self-complete at their leisure.
  • Perform bone density scan if required.
  • Ensure accurate labeling of lab sample kits and return to lab testing center as per company procedure.
  • Use the company's ComplyHub app to complete the electronic visit verification.
  • Submit monthly expense report.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Access to reliable transportation that would enable you to travel to multiple patient homes during the day.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
  • Willingness to travel beyond your immediate area with possible overnight stays an asset.
  • Prior healthcare/care giver experience, an understanding of diabetes is a definite asset.
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings an asset.
  • Knowledge of eye care, ophthalmic imaging or possessing a Certified Ophthalmic Technologist certificate is a definite asset.
  • Desire to gain healthcare industry knowledge and training.
  • Ability to use maintain digital medical records in the company's software systems.
  • Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish a definite asset.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Be dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to interact with patients in a courteous, compassionate and professional manner at all times.

Why Work for Retina Labs?

  • We offer a competitive compensation program with performance bonuses.
  • We provide a comprehensive training program.
  • We make every effort to reduce your travel time between patients-we strive to assign our technicians as close to their own homes as possible.
  • We offer mileage and travel reimbursement for out of town trips and overnight stays.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Bonus scheme

Job Types: Full-time, permanent

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