Image Analyst I, Reading Center

Performs readings of ophthalmic images for multi-center clinical trials using image analysis software and imaging standards. Reads photographs according to reading procedures set forth in the Ophthalmology reading center manual of operations. Provide standardized, reproducible measurements of clinical ophthalmic findings. Assess study images to evaluate treatment efficacy and to identify adverse events. Assess quality of all images read. Record results of particular experiment or closely related series of experiments; maintain clinical trials records; regularly perform image reading for quality assurance purposes.

What You Will Do

• Perform advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis of study images for the purposes of system and technician certification. Complex non-routine tasks include development in concert with principal investigator, scientific director, and clinical research project specialist (CRPS) study-specific parameters, grading procedures, and study certifications that meet the study-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria and endpoints.
• Devise and develop new study-/disease-specific imaging protocols and techniques which include required study procedures (site procedure manuals, study parameters, and literature searches to insure procedures are consistent with industry standards). Work with programmer to develop grading database to insure clean and consistent grading of study-specific parameters devising study-specific rules for acceptable limits.
• Train and monitor certification and study procedure implementation of new protocols and ongoing protocols for participating clinical sites. Communicate with project coordinator to assure adherence to study timelines related to data locks and transfers.
• Supervise staff training as related to image analysis tasks (image verification, loading into image and grading databases, general image analyst orientation for new staff and students). May co-author research projects.
• In collaboration with project coordinator, principal investigator, and scientific director, identify QA image set and supervise QA grading among junior and senior image analysts. Review QA data with principal investigator and scientific director, devising training plans and corrective action as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.