Health Informaticist

Job Summary: The Health Informaticist will play a critical role in supporting data-driven radiation oncology research by managing, analyzing, and integrating clinical and research data. This position focuses on the development and implementation of health informatics tools, workflows, and data infrastructure that support outcomes research, clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, and real-world evidence generation in radiation oncology. Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:· Data Management and Integrationo Develop and maintain PCG database, registries, and informatics pipelines for clinical and radiation oncology data.o Ensure interoperability between database vendor, electronic health records (EHRs), radiation oncology information systems (e.g., ARIA, Mosaiq), treatment planning systems, and PCG research database.o Facilitate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for retrospective and prospective studies. o Assist with the design and build of eCRFs and implement study protocol requirements within EDC. o Work with EDC vendor and PCG staff to create EDC design specifications, including the data dictionary, event definitions, edit checks, advanced query rules, calculated fields, and form/event rules· Research and Analyticso Collaborate with clinicians, physicists, and data scientists to process and oversee data exports related to PCG data use requests o Develop data models that support research hypotheses as needed.o Design, implement, and validate clinical and operational dashboards or data visualization tools and assist PCG staff with presenting complex data findings in clear, engaging, and accessible wayso Conduct data quality checks, define metadata standards, and provide oversight of the creation of database data dictionaries.o Conduct data quality assurance on all DICOM-RT files and data in the database.· Standards and Complianceo Working knowledge of applicable national and international data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, DICOM-RT, OMOP CDM) for radiation oncology datasets.o Ensure data governance, privacy, and security in compliance with HIPAA, IRB protocols, and institutional policies.· Project Supporto Support clinical trial informatics needs including protocol feasibility assessment, electronic case report forms (eCRFs), and real-time trial data monitoring.o Act as a liaison between IT, biostatistics, and clinical teams to facilitate timely and accurate data delivery for research and trial data collection. o Act as the main liaison between PCG and the database vendors.o Work with database vendors on database enhancements and project management of database related projects. Business Growth & Efficiency· Uses organizational resources efficiently.· Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks on time. · Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement and participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work, and improve and grow PCG. · Stays informed of current/emerging issues and trends for areas related to oncology research data and clinical trials management.· Thinks and acts in ways that support the PCG strategy, vision, and plans. · Builds and develops relationships with existing member institutions, industry contacts, and service providers related to proton therapy clinical trials and trials.· Builds and develops related strategic alliances to assist in furthering the PCG mission, vision, goals.· Participates in continuing education and/or professional associations to maintain awareness of current best practices related to clinical research, large scale registries, and proton radiation. Resource Development· Assists in designing and validating enhancements to the PCG clinical trials database including and in providing suggestions on future enhancements.· Develops clinical trials related queries, reports, compliance monitoring SOPs and processes.· Writes and maintains all SOPs related to all data collection standards, data export standards, and DICOM QA standards and processes.· Performs quality control audits on DICOM-RT data in database to ensure accuracy, completeness, and/or proper usage of clinical systems and data and generates clinical trials data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems.· Communicates all DICOM-RT data entry deficiencies to member sites.· Assists in implementing all clinical trials data capture requirements into the PCG database applications. · Participates in or leads committee meetings, member meetings and other meetings as needed.· Prepares data visualization reports for the PCG staff, the DSMB, physicians, and statistician, etc. · Contributes to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and other controlled documentation as needed. Organizational Excellence· Assists in creating a work environment that fosters teamwork, personal growth, self-confidence, and success.· Collaborates with the research team to assure all data management is completed on a timely basis and in coordination with all monitoring activities.Communication· Uses timely, effective communication methods to update stakeholders on data/database related matters.· Assists in creating a culture of respectful communication by listening, demonstrating approachability, and practicing meeting, voicemail, and e-mail courtesy.· Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively across departments, partnering institutions and organizations and within all levels of management; with volunteers, member institution staff, committees, and the PCG Board of Directors.· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.· Ability to understand and communicate complex radiation oncology related data needs with PCG staff, PCG PIs, PCG data requestors, and PCG database vendors.Skills Required· Radiation oncology experience is required. Experience in proton therapy preferred. · Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or related field OR MS or PhD in Medical Physics · At least 2 years of experience working in clinical, health informatics, or medical physics, within a radiation oncology setting.· Knowledge of radiation oncology workflows, systems, and treatment planning data.· Experience with SQL, Python/R, and/or clinical data platforms (REDCap, i2b2, etc.).· Familiarity with data standards (e.g., FHIR, DICOM, SNOMED CT, ICD-10, LOINC). · Must be a skilled communicator and have the ability to communicate with a broad-spectrum audience on complex topics.· Must effectively work cooperatively in a group environment.· Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities and have the ability to prioritize workload, communicate status effectively, and when issues occur, consult with a supervisor in a timely manner. Must be flexible and able to deal with ambiguity, uncertainty, and evolving processes.· Must be a persistent partner with tact and a positive approach with the PCG membership staff, the PCG staff and the PCG volunteers to ensure the timely completion of all projects and other PCG work. · Must possess a positive and enthusiastic work ethic that promotes successful teamwork and collaboration. Education· Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or related field OR · MS or PhD in Medical Physics