Annotation Specialist, Medical Reports (Part-Time Contractor)

This position is for 15 - 25 hours per week, and some work can be done remotely via a secure web browser at flexible hours. There is a required virtual training session.

Responsibilities 

• Leverage your (radiology) clinical training and knowledge to label phrases and key terms within radiology reports through a web application

• Have the ability to interpret medical reports promptly and accurately, and distinguish the meaning and context of specific medical terms

• Collaborate with the data science team to help improve the annotation interface and contribute your ideas to improve the annotation process 

• Learn basic machine learning knowledge to better understand how annotations are used, allowing you to make more judgement calls on edge cases that may come up during labeling

Requirements

• Clinical (radiology) experience and/or training, heavy preference for experience with radiology: 

  • Medical Student (4th Year) experience in radiology rotation

  • MRI / CT Radiology Technologist with experience with radiology reports

  • Physician’s Assistant with experience with radiology reports

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)

  • Physical Therapist with experience with radiology reports

  • Other equivalent medical training / experience with radiology reports

  • **No Medical Licensure / Malpractice Required**

• Prior experience with radiology, radiology reports, and radiology nomenclature / naming conventions associated with radiology, is heavily preferred

• Ability to read and comprehend medical documents quickly and accurately, identifying the meaning of specific text and phrases

• Ability to work autonomously and meet bi-weekly deadlines

• Detail oriented, patient, and meticulous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Docs, Google Sheets, or similar MS Office software

• Passionate about technology, data science, and healthcare

Benefits

• Flexible schedule, can work remotely or on-site following a mandatory on-site training

• Frequent team outings and events 

• Bright, open office located in the Hudson Square area of Lower Manhattan

• Kitchen stocked with snacks, espresso and cold brew

• Work with a group of passionate, fun, focused team passionate about changing healthcare