Digital Pathology Coordinator - Anatomic Pathology

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).

This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:30pm.

Duties to include:

• Collaborates with the Digital Pathology Medical Director to develop and evaluate Digital Pathology workflows.
• Maintains 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and operate the digital instruments.
• Troubleshoots emergent issues and maintains routine maintenance of the digital scanners.
• Assists with inventory management of all digital scanners and computing devices

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

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. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelors 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 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.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu

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Hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment or just stop by.

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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Support Services Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3
• Starting Salary Minimum: $42,392.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brenda Carey
• Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu