Digital Pathology Operations Leader

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Lead Digital Pathology Coordinator to provide advanced support for the Digital Pathology program within the Anatomic Pathology Department at a hospital in Boston, MA. You will oversee daily workflow operations, coordinate scanning activities, monitor equipment, and serve as the primary resource for troubleshooting and optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of pathology/digital pathology experience, with strong computer skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in pathology, histology, or digital pathology.
• Experience with computer systems required including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Prior leadership, lead, or project coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily operations of the digital pathology program and imaging workflow.
• Oversees scheduling and prioritization of scanning requests to ensure optimal turnaround times.
• Serves as the primary resource for all digital pathology operations, providing guidance and support to staff involved in scanning workflows.
• Monitors scanner(s) functionality and equipment performance; including coordinating preventive maintenance and service activities with vendors for all digital pathology equipment.
• Troubleshoots scanner(s), and workflow issues and escalates concerns appropriately when needed. Oversees rescanning workflows, and corrective actions related to image quality and/or scanner failures.
• Develops, implements and improves standard workflows, procedures, and quality assurance processes related to digital pathology operations.
• Coordinates activities with pathologists, residents, researchers, laboratory staff, administrative staff and outside facilities to support the utilization of digital pathology services.
• Maintains oversight of image management systems, digital storage, archival processes, and export requests to ensure integrity, accessibility, and compliance.
• Maintains organized tracking systems, spreadsheets, schedules, and workflow documentation related to digital pathology operations and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinates implementation of any new digital pathology projects, upgrades, validations and expansion initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison between department leadership, IT, vendors, and service providers regarding scanner maintenance, software updates, equipment troubleshooting, and operational concerns.
• Assists in onboarding and training staff on digital pathology workflows, scanning procedures, quality standards, and image management systems.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance digital pathology services across the Anatomic Pathology Department.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Decision making

Problem solving

Written English

Oral English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Lead Digital Pathology Coordinator to provide advanced support for the Digital Pathology program within the Anatomic Pathology Department at a hospital in Boston, MA. You will oversee daily workflow operations, coordinate scanning activities, monitor equipment, and serve as the primary resource for troubleshooting and optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of pathology/digital pathology experience, with strong computer skills in