Digital and Tele Specialist - Pathology Digital Imaging
Current and former Ohio State employees and students should use the internal Workday portal for applications.
About the Role
The Digital Pathology Department ensures continuity of care for surgical pathology cases at OSUWMC, including internal cases and those referred from outside institutions. These services support clinical care, clinical trials, and research activities related to surgical pathology specimens and Digital Pathology Services.
The Digital Pathology Program uses high-throughput automated scanners to capture whole slide images, which are viewed digitally through enterprise imaging software. These images are interpreted by pathologists and support patient care, clinical trials, research, telepathology, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled workflows.
The Senior Systems Consultant – S4 provides strategic and technical leadership for enterprise digital pathology and AI initiatives. This role evaluates, implements, validates, and optimizes digital pathology technologies and AI-enabled solutions to support patient care, research, telepathology, and outreach services. The incumbent collaborates with pathology, IT, researchers, and industry partners to lead technology integration, system enhancements, software/hardware validation, workflow optimization, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as the primary technical expert for digital pathology infrastructure, AI applications, and emerging technologies, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with institutional goals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for digital pathology systems, computational pathology, and AI technologies.
- Lead the evaluation, deployment, governance, and lifecycle management of AI-enabled pathology solutions.
- Coordinate enterprise digital pathology infrastructure, software integrations, and image management platforms.
- Partner with clinical, research, operational, and IT leaders to implement technologies that improve diagnostic workflows, operational efficiency, and research capabilities.
- Lead AI and digital pathology validation activities to ensure compliance with CAP and CLIA standards.
- Develop governance frameworks and quality metrics for digital pathology and AI initiatives.
- Manage vendor relationships and provide strategic guidance for future technology investments.
- Advance the organization’s digital pathology strategy and position the institution as a leader in computational pathology and AI-enabled diagnostics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer and information science or biological science.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.