Innovations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Ideation and Prototyping: Explore emerging technologies and methodologies to propose innovative solutions for radiology challenges.
• Project Leadership: Lead experimental projects from concept to pilot implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.
• Technical Development: Develop prototypes, tools, or scripts as needed, using coding or other technical means.
• Collaboration: Work closely with radiologists, IT, clinical staff, and other stakeholders to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement.
• Organize and participate in regular virtual "Testing Roundtables" for detailed exploration of new peripherals and tools.
• Cook up small working groups to test and document devices' effectiveness.
• Establish collaborative networks with other practices outside of RANT and radiologists to share innovations and resources.
• Hardware Installation and Configuration: Build and maintain a shared repository of pre-configured scripts, tools, and setup guides. Install and configure innovative radiology-specific hardware, such as ergonomic peripherals (e.g., gaming keypads and mice).
• Pre-configure devices with radiology-specific functions (e.g., auto-start dictaphone software, template auto-launch) to minimize setup effort.
• Work directly with new radiologists to ensure seamless hardware setup and provide individualized guidance.
• Educate and train others on the use of ergonomic and efficiency-boosting tools, including periodic refreshers and best practices.
• Track tool adoption rates.
• Research and Development: Stay informed about industry trends, including AI, machine learning, workflow optimization, and automation technologies.
• Technology Assessment: Evaluate new tools and platforms for their potential impact on radiology operations.
• Create detailed documentation and present findings, recommendations, and results to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in a technical or innovation-focused role.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and outside the box.
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, particularly in radiology, is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of data analysis, workflow automation, or process optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and innovation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in healthcare, radiology, or imaging workflows.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and their application in healthcare.
• Proficiency in prototyping tools or platforms (e.g., Figma, Arduino, etc.).
• Knowledge of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Drive innovation at the nation's largest private physician practice by designing and implementing technology solutions that improve healthcare operations and enhance the provider and patient experience.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) match + profit sharing, employee-paid medical premiums + Health Savings Account funding, free telehealth visits, gym reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, volunteer opportunities, and more after the waiting period.