Programmer Analyst - Pathology

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Job Details

Position Overview:

Responsible for establishing and maintaining digital pathology infrastructure systems and processes. Lead implementation and development of quantitative imaging analytics tools and screening systems for pathology services.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree required. Additional experience may be substituted for education.

Equivalency Formula:

JHH: Related experience beyond minimum training experience qualifications may substitute for formal education requirement on a two years experiencefor-one year education basis.

Required Experience:

One year of related work experience with computer systems and applications.

Digital Pathology Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

File Management & Transfer

* Manage movement of whole slide imaging files from scanners to cloud-based storage systems

* Ensure secure and efficient data transfer protocols

* Monitor storage capacity and system performance

System Integration

* Parse barcode information from imaging systems

* Integrate barcode data with Epic API for seamless information flow

* Send relevant case information to Halo AP image management system for case registration

Configure and Maintain HL7 Messaging & Communication

* Verify appropriate HL7 messaging between Image Manager system and Epic Beaker

* Ensure images are accessible through Epic Beaker interface

* Troubleshoot messaging failures and connectivity issues

Digitization of IHC Laboratory Controls

* Digitize laboratory immunohistochemistry controls

* Eliminate need for duplicate physical controls for affiliate locations

* Maintain digital control library and distribution system

* This results in JHH lab cost reduction initiatives (~$200K annual savings)

Digital Pathology Analytics

Key Responsibilities:

Quantitative IHC Implementation

* Deploy and configure quantitative immunohistochemistry imaging analytics tools

* Integrate new quantitative tools within Halo AP platform

* Ensure proper functionality of recently purchased vendor tools

Clinical Analytics & Billing

* Support JHH Quantitative IHC services with imaging analytics

* Facilitate additional billing processes for quantitative imaging services

* Maintain quality standards for billable quantitative analyses

Screening System Development

* Develop automated screening systems for surgical pathology biopsies

* Initial focus on colon and gastrointestinal biopsies

* Expand screening capabilities to additional pathology areas as appropriate

System Optimization & Expansion

* Monitor and optimize screening system performance

* Identify opportunities for screening system expansion

* Collaborate with pathology teams to enhance diagnostic workflows

Salary Range: Minimum 24.80/hour - Maximum 43.40/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.