Medical Software Job Description

Project Related Competencies

Technical requirements

• Ability to develop new technology
• Liaise with medical director to set up new software
• Design, develop and implement software programming applications
• Develop medical software specifications
• Ensure integrity of the codes
• Assist in the development of documentation required for code development.
• Convert project procedures and specifications into flow charts for coding into computer language

Career path core competencies

Communication

• Work closely with radiation oncology department
• Continuously communicate with radiation oncology staff on issues related to software development
• Ensure implementation of proposed software
• Analyze performance of software programs
• Based on feedback from users, ensure that deficiencies in programs are corrected in a timely manner
• Continuously communicate with software users to understand changes and modifications necessary to existing programs

Technical understanding

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field
• Experience in software development preferably in the medical field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visual C
• Knowledge of medical language
• Experience in development and management of medical software
• Experience with PACS & DICOM necessary
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Documentation and FDA 510K preferred.

Professional qualities

• Ability to serve in leadership roles
• Ability to motivate others
• Facilitate effective team interaction

Organizational responsibilities

Professional development

• Conducts training of junior staff and other employees
• Continuously evaluates performance of implemented software
• Mentor less experienced staff members

Internal operations

• Contribute to the development of an appropriate corporate knowledge base
• Lead internal task forces
• Identify weaknesses in medical software and suggest possible solutions to address them.