Digital Pathology Medical Device Integration Specialist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Fixed Term Position until 30th November 2025

Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight

Managers and Administrative Worker Grade 4

Alfred Hospital Location 

The Department 

The Alfred/Monash Shared Pathology Project (the project) was established in late 2020 as a joint initiative between Monash Health and Alfred Health to explore options for a shared pathology service model. The Project aims to deliver a shared Alfred/Monash Pathology service. It will consider the benefits and risks of this venture considering previous explorative work carried by the two health services as well as information gathered throughout the project development. The project will run in conjunction with broader pathology system reform being undertaken by the Department of Health. Underpinning this project is the establishment of an operating model for the shared service, including operational and clinical frameworks, quality and safety systems, corporate support services and a shared laboratory information system and various technology components. 

The Position Summary

This role’s purpose is to work with the project technology team to build, test and implement all medical devices for the Shared LIS.

Key responsiblities include:

• Implement and manage the integration of pathology instruments within the Shared LIS Project timelines.
• Organise and conduct system integration testing (SIT) within the Shared LIS Project timelines.
• Participate and support the user acceptance testing cycles (UAT) for the project.
• Shared LIS Go-Live planning and interface deployment for Project Go-Live.
• Support the solution post Go-Live.

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• University-level Computer Science Degree
• Pathology Medical Device Integration (MDI) Desired
• Knowledge of ASTM standards
• Rhapsody Integration Engine experience
• At least 4 years of hospital/contractor medical device integration experience
• JavaScript programming language
• Knowledge in Computer networks, firewall rules and TCP/IP Ports
• Cerner Millennium Integration Experience Desired

Staff Benefits

Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia

On-site staff gym (Alfred Hospital)

Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff

Access to health and well-being incentives

Discounted health insurance 

Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further inquiries, please contact Catherine Kirby at C.Kirby@alfred.org.au 

Applications close on Tuesday, 10th June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au