Digital Pathology Coordinator - Anatomic Pathology
About The Position
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Support Services Specialist (working title: Digital Pathology Coordinator) to conduct and coordinate whole slide imaging of research, educational, and clinical slides for the Department of Pathology. Whole slide imaging is the process of scanning a microscope slide and creating digital images. Serves as the point of contact for faculty, residents, and researchers with specific scanning needs. Duties include operating and maintaining the digital scanners, prioritization and facilitation of slide scanning, and management of the digital filing of whole slide images (WSI). The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a basic science or healthcare-related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in a laboratory setting (1-3 years).
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with or an understanding of informatics.
- Ability to work and gain relevant additional knowledge and skills in a self-directed manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and coordinate whole slide imaging of research, educational, and clinical slides for the Department of Pathology.
- Serve as the point of contact for faculty, residents, and researchers with specific scanning needs.
- Operate and maintain the digital scanners.
- Prioritize and facilitate slide scanning.
- Manage the digital filing of whole slide images (WSI).
- Collaborate with the Digital Pathology Medical Director to develop and evaluate Digital Pathology workflows.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with staff and faculty in other sections of Pathology and/or in other parts of UI Health Care to provide effective and timely collaboration on the provision of clinical services for patients throughout the organization.
- Learn and operate the digital instruments.
- Troubleshoot emergent issues and maintain routine maintenance of the digital scanners.
- Assist with inventory management of all digital scanners and computing devices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
