Assistant Professor - Pathology Informatics Specialist (Pathologist and Laboratory Medicine Informaticist)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Full time Molecular Pathologist Informaticist (1.0 FTE) at the rank of Assistant Professor to participate in the growing Pathology Informatics needs of the Department. The Molecular Pathology Informatician will collaborate with pathologists and staff at professional, technical and administrative levels to provide informatics support for the molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics laboratories that are owned and operated by the University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Pathology, as well as participate in the implementation and/or support of other information systems for anatomic pathology. This position is full time, academic, and requires on site work based at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. The Molecular Pathologist Informatician duties will include, but are not limited to: · Provide leadership related to information systems in molecular pathology and cytogenetics in all phases of the information systems lifecycle, including management, change control, evaluation and improvement of existing systems and selection and implementation of new systems. · Ensure that the molecular/cytogenetics laboratory information systems and information technology meet regulatory requirements of accrediting agencies, affiliated hospital systems, and the University of Colorado including security of software and hardware systems. · Apply data standards for storing laboratory and pathology information required by the College of American Pathologists and other regulatory and accrediting bodies · Collaborate closely with LIS, IT, laboratory, integrated practice and departmental staff as well as departmental leadership and administration to ensure fidelity and security of data, mining and analysis of data, compliance and quality of data and departmental medical practice · Promote an environment of continuous improvement in laboratory information systems and information technology for the Department of Pathology, CU Medicine, the School of Medicine and affiliated hospital systems. · Serve as an attending pathologist in Molecular Pathology for review of run-level and case-level molecular data and individual case sign-out · Participate in the education of residents, fellows and other learners in Molecular Pathology and Pathology Informatics · Participate in performance improvement activities, quality control and proficiency testing; assist in maintaining compliance with CAP accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards. · Participate in applied research and development projects directed towards unique or improved laboratory tests and services · Engagement in translational and/or clinical research · Participate in departmental, school, and professional committees · Participate in clinical conferences as indicated Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Why Join Us: Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical\: Multiple plan options Dental\: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance\: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan\: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off\: Accruals over the year Vacation Days\: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days\: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days\: 10/year Tuition Benefit\: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass\: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology in addition to being Clinical Informatics board certified/board eligible or have completed a Pathology Informatics fellowship or have attained the equivalent experience to a fellowship in an academic setting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year post-informatics fellowship practice experience is strongly desired.
Additional fellowships in other areas of clinical or anatomic pathology, in addition to informatics, may be favored if a good fit for departmental clinical practice.
Additional undergraduate or graduate degrees or experience in computing, big data analysis, security, management of IT staff, and other related areas will be considered positively towards recruitment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership related to information systems in molecular pathology and cytogenetics in all phases of the information systems lifecycle, including management, change control, evaluation and improvement of existing systems and selection and implementation of new systems.
Ensure that the molecular/cytogenetics laboratory information systems and information technology meet regulatory requirements of accrediting agencies, affiliated hospital systems, and the University of Colorado including security of software and hardware systems.
Apply data standards for storing laboratory and pathology information required by the College of American Pathologists and other regulatory and accrediting bodies
Collaborate closely with LIS, IT, laboratory, integrated practice and departmental staff as well as departmental leadership and administration to ensure fidelity and security of data, mining and analysis of data, compliance and quality of data and departmental medical practice
Promote an environment of continuous improvement in laboratory information systems and information technology for the Department of Pathology, CU Medicine, the School of Medicine and affiliated hospital systems.
Serve as an attending pathologist in Molecular Pathology for review of run-level and case-level molecular data and individual case sign-out
Participate in the education of residents, fellows and other learners in Molecular Pathology and Pathology Informatics
Participate in performance improvement activities, quality control and proficiency testing; assist in maintaining compliance with CAP accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
Participate in applied research and development projects directed towards unique or improved laboratory tests and services
Engagement in translational and/or clinical research
Participate in departmental, school, and professional committees
Participate in clinical conferences as indicated