Title:
Software Engineer (Python)
Job Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
2 months, part-time hours about 15-20 hours
Target Start Date:
Within 3 weeks
Work Location/Structure:
Remote (PST hours)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in healthcare/hospital, is looking for a skilled Software Engineer (Python) to join their team for a 2-month project engagement. This project involves the development of a modular Python-based productivity platform designed to support and streamline radiologist workflow. The central component is a Python helper application capable of integrating with a Chrome extension and future APIs to extract, process, and intelligently route study data. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Module 1: DOM Data Extraction & Structuring: Extend the Chrome extension to robustly extract study data from dynamic tables in Clario, capture current study, prior studies, patient details, and exam metadata, and format output as structured JSON for ingestion by the Python helper.
- Module 2: WebSocket Server Integration: Establish persistent, bidirectional WebSocket communication between the Chrome extension and Python helper, supporting live data transfer on patient switch, config sync, and error recovery.
- Module 3: Filtering Engine Enhancements: Refactor filtering logic to read from filter_config.json, support smart anatomical, laterality, contrast, and modality-aware filtering, log and rank relevant priors based on defined logic, and future-proof architecture to support study-specific overrides and learning from manual user edits.
- Module 4: UI Components for Priors & Configuration: Develop Chrome extension interface to display active and prior studies, show selected relevant priors, and allow manual inclusion/exclusion with sync to Python helper. Optionally develop a React or PySide desktop dashboard for more complex config editing.
- Module 5: Report Input & AI Integration (Future-ready): Enable the Python helper to detect specific study types (e.g., calcium scoring), trigger screenshot capture of study panel layout, send screenshot to OpenAI Vision (or similar API), receive templated text report, and insert into PowerScribe (or alternative dictation tool), while maintaining modularity to allow future integration of other data types and endpoints.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- X+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Deep expertise in Python, Chrome extension development, WebSocket communication, and potentially React or PySide for UI components. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
