Medical Scientific Photographer
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Date: 1 day ago
City: Bethesda, MD
Contract type: Full time
Position Requirements
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Min Education
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Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide medical scientific support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. The primary objective is to provide medical scientific photographs in support of clinical research.
High School
3
Additional Qualifications
Certifications & Licenses
Well-developed knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
Relevant experience as a patient photographer in a clinical or research setting
Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures
Skills (Ranked By Priority)
Specialized photogpraphy experience. Must be able to focus, center and provide simple flash type lighting for uncomplicated photography. Must be able to determine shutter speeds, lens settings and filters and camera angles. May be required to solve color or lighting problems.
broad range of lighting techniques and equipment to maximize detail and eliminate un-wanted shadows or detail-robbing reflections including, but not limited to, Brightfield, Darkfield, Differential Interference Contrast, Polarized Light and Polarized Epi-Illumination
use and be well versed in Adobe Photoshop and other software.
Strong Oral and written communications
Ability to work with digital cameras
sterile procedure practices
digital cameras
photograph all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedat-ed in order to provide advice on how to handle the animal to get the best results
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Software
Adobe Photoshop
MS Office Suite
Field of Study
Visual and Performing Arts
Film Video and Photographic Arts
Statement of Work Details
Takes photographs using standard and specialized photographic equipment.
Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects as well as to perform routine camerawork.
Take photographs using standard still cameras, commonly available lighting, and related techniques that involve limited problems ofspeed, motion or lighting.
Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye and mouth conditions using a wide variety of light sources to display thepathological conditions of the disease. 1
Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses and filters, and light sources to produce acceptableend products.
Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.Provides technical photographic expertise to provide a variety of clinical, laboratory, medical and scientific visual documentation.
Plan and organize photographic projects from beginning to end.
Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions and requirements of a project in determining equipment,selection and placement.
Provides counseling and education to patients before, during and after photography on the procedures of image capture as well as usagerights and protected health information 3
Utilizes photo editing software and printing and laminating equipment. - Utilize photo editing software to manipulate or enhance images.
Provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop; advise researcheron the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses. 2
Use photographs taken to develop and/or print as requested different types of products, such and standard prints, PowerPoint slides anddata files; manipulate prints using various graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
Manipulate digital or film products to copy, correct, crop, enlarge or reduce photographs, prints, slides and overlays.- Utilize photo-editing software as well as printing and lamination to produce posters and brochures for assigned projects.
Other
Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Work with staff on public affairs photography, group and portraits of patient and familymembers.
Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specificprojects as well as to perform routine camera work.
Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions andrequirements of a project in determining equipment, selection and placement.
Seek process improvements and better methods to show subtle detail through adaptationof equipment and constant experimentation with photographic lighting techniques.
Provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programssuch as Adobe Photoshop; advise researcher on the best and most appropriate file formats
for various end uses. 5
Participate as a member of the planning team; work closely with staff to determine theextent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography.
Confer with scientist or surgeon requesting coverage to obtain an understanding of thenature and objective of their research, patient treatment and the conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.
4
Plan and organize photographic coverage for scientific, technical or medical projectsfrom beginning to end.
Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses andfilters, and light sources to produce acceptable end products.
Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye and mouth conditionsusing a wide variety of light sources to display the pathological conditions of the disease. - Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.
Deliverables
Work products and documents related to determining the extent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography; confer with staff regarding the nature and objective of research, patient treatment and conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to planning and organizing photographic coverage;
use a variety of specialized cameras, lenses, filters and light sources; photograph deep body cavities; photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to public affairs photography, group and portraitsof patient and family members; select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to seeking process improvements and bettermethods to show subtle detail; provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs and the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses.
Ad-HocClean Equipment - Ad-HocInspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
Physical Requirements
Does this position require enrollment in the NIH Bio surety Program?
Does this position have clinical responsibilities that involve direct patient care?
No
No
Will The Individual Be Required To:
Lift or carry more than 50 pounds
Lift or carry 25-50 pounds
Lift or carry less than 25 pounds
Push or pull more than 45 pounds
Push or pull 25-45 pounds
Reach above shoulder level
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Push or pull less than 25 pounds
Stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min
Bend repeatedly
Kneel
Crawl
Climb
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Have correctable near vision
Distinguish basic colors
Operate a motor vehicle
Perform repetitive activities
Have depth perception
Use both hands
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Will The Individual Be Working:
Alone
Closely with others
Outside
In dust
In excessive heat
In excessive cold
In excessive noise
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Shifts
Protracted or irregular Hours
On slippery or uneven working surfaces
On ladders or scaffolding
Around machinery with moving parts
With hands in water
With solvents
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual be in contact with any of the following:
Asbestos
High noise levels
Small animals
(fish, birds, rodents etc.)
Large animals
(cats, dogs, sheep etc.)
Non-Human
primates (rhesus, cynos etc.)
Non-Human primate tissues
Radiation
Human blood or other body fluids
Patient/
Human
subjects
Lasers (Open or Closed)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
HIV-1
HIV-2
HTLV I/II
MMR Viruses
Rabies Virus
SIV
Taxoplasmosis
Varicella Virus
Orthopox Virus
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
Aerosols
Biological Inhalants
Corrosive Substances
Inorganic dusts and powders
Insecti/Herbi/ Pesticides
Other
Plastics
Heavy Metals
Petroleum products
Solvents
Sensitizing Agents
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
B.Antharcis
Botulinum N-toxin
Ebola Virus
F.talarensis
Monkeypox
Virus
Ricin
Yersinia Pets
Other
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following Tier1 Select Agents:
Gloves
Face shields/ goggles
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Lab Coat
Ear plugs/ muffs
Impervious suit
Disposable dust/surgical masks
Respirator
Clean Room Uniform
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Min Education
Resume Max Pages
Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide medical scientific support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. The primary objective is to provide medical scientific photographs in support of clinical research.
High School
3
Additional Qualifications
Certifications & Licenses
Well-developed knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
Relevant experience as a patient photographer in a clinical or research setting
Knowledge of infection control and sterile procedures
Skills (Ranked By Priority)
Specialized photogpraphy experience. Must be able to focus, center and provide simple flash type lighting for uncomplicated photography. Must be able to determine shutter speeds, lens settings and filters and camera angles. May be required to solve color or lighting problems.
broad range of lighting techniques and equipment to maximize detail and eliminate un-wanted shadows or detail-robbing reflections including, but not limited to, Brightfield, Darkfield, Differential Interference Contrast, Polarized Light and Polarized Epi-Illumination
use and be well versed in Adobe Photoshop and other software.
Strong Oral and written communications
Ability to work with digital cameras
sterile procedure practices
digital cameras
photograph all types and sizes of animals, from fruit flies to pigs, both active and sedat-ed in order to provide advice on how to handle the animal to get the best results
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Software
Adobe Photoshop
MS Office Suite
Field of Study
Visual and Performing Arts
Film Video and Photographic Arts
Statement of Work Details
Takes photographs using standard and specialized photographic equipment.
Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects as well as to perform routine camerawork.
Take photographs using standard still cameras, commonly available lighting, and related techniques that involve limited problems ofspeed, motion or lighting.
Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye and mouth conditions using a wide variety of light sources to display thepathological conditions of the disease. 1
Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses and filters, and light sources to produce acceptableend products.
Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.Provides technical photographic expertise to provide a variety of clinical, laboratory, medical and scientific visual documentation.
Plan and organize photographic projects from beginning to end.
Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions and requirements of a project in determining equipment,selection and placement.
Provides counseling and education to patients before, during and after photography on the procedures of image capture as well as usagerights and protected health information 3
Utilizes photo editing software and printing and laminating equipment. - Utilize photo editing software to manipulate or enhance images.
Provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop; advise researcheron the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses. 2
Use photographs taken to develop and/or print as requested different types of products, such and standard prints, PowerPoint slides anddata files; manipulate prints using various graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop.
Manipulate digital or film products to copy, correct, crop, enlarge or reduce photographs, prints, slides and overlays.- Utilize photo-editing software as well as printing and lamination to produce posters and brochures for assigned projects.
Other
Photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Work with staff on public affairs photography, group and portraits of patient and familymembers.
Select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specificprojects as well as to perform routine camera work.
Consider the photographic subject matter, artistic and location conditions andrequirements of a project in determining equipment, selection and placement.
Seek process improvements and better methods to show subtle detail through adaptationof equipment and constant experimentation with photographic lighting techniques.
Provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programssuch as Adobe Photoshop; advise researcher on the best and most appropriate file formats
for various end uses. 5
Participate as a member of the planning team; work closely with staff to determine theextent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography.
Confer with scientist or surgeon requesting coverage to obtain an understanding of thenature and objective of their research, patient treatment and the conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.
4
Plan and organize photographic coverage for scientific, technical or medical projectsfrom beginning to end.
Provide patient photographic services using a variety of specialized cameras, lenses andfilters, and light sources to produce acceptable end products.
Perform specialized photography on patient posture, skin, eye and mouth conditionsusing a wide variety of light sources to display the pathological conditions of the disease. - Photograph deep body cavities requiring specialized reflected image techniques, plus carefully selected light sources.
Deliverables
Work products and documents related to determining the extent of coverage to achieve high quality still photography; confer with staff regarding the nature and objective of research, patient treatment and conditions under which assignments are to be accomplished.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to planning and organizing photographic coverage;
use a variety of specialized cameras, lenses, filters and light sources; photograph deep body cavities; photograph gross specimens immediately after removal from surgical procedures.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to public affairs photography, group and portraitsof patient and family members; select and use appropriate studio or cameras to meet the custom requirements of specific projects.
Ad-Hoc Work products and documents related to seeking process improvements and bettermethods to show subtle detail; provide technical advice and instructions to researchers in the use of computer programs and the best and most appropriate file formats for various end uses.
Ad-HocClean Equipment - Ad-HocInspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
Physical Requirements
Does this position require enrollment in the NIH Bio surety Program?
Does this position have clinical responsibilities that involve direct patient care?
No
No
Will The Individual Be Required To:
Lift or carry more than 50 pounds
Lift or carry 25-50 pounds
Lift or carry less than 25 pounds
Push or pull more than 45 pounds
Push or pull 25-45 pounds
Reach above shoulder level
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Push or pull less than 25 pounds
Stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min
Bend repeatedly
Kneel
Crawl
Climb
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Have correctable near vision
Distinguish basic colors
Operate a motor vehicle
Perform repetitive activities
Have depth perception
Use both hands
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Will The Individual Be Working:
Alone
Closely with others
Outside
In dust
In excessive heat
In excessive cold
In excessive noise
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Shifts
Protracted or irregular Hours
On slippery or uneven working surfaces
On ladders or scaffolding
Around machinery with moving parts
With hands in water
With solvents
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual be in contact with any of the following:
Asbestos
High noise levels
Small animals
(fish, birds, rodents etc.)
Large animals
(cats, dogs, sheep etc.)
Non-Human
primates (rhesus, cynos etc.)
Non-Human primate tissues
Radiation
Human blood or other body fluids
Patient/
Human
subjects
Lasers (Open or Closed)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
HIV-1
HIV-2
HTLV I/II
MMR Viruses
Rabies Virus
SIV
Taxoplasmosis
Varicella Virus
Orthopox Virus
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
Aerosols
Biological Inhalants
Corrosive Substances
Inorganic dusts and powders
Insecti/Herbi/ Pesticides
Other
Plastics
Heavy Metals
Petroleum products
Solvents
Sensitizing Agents
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following:
B.Antharcis
Botulinum N-toxin
Ebola Virus
F.talarensis
Monkeypox
Virus
Ricin
Yersinia Pets
Other
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will the individual have contact with any of the following Tier1 Select Agents:
Gloves
Face shields/ goggles
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Lab Coat
Ear plugs/ muffs
Impervious suit
Disposable dust/surgical masks
Respirator
Clean Room Uniform
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
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