Consultant-Contingent Work - Anesthesia Admin

Role Overview: Python developer with a strong background in desktop GUI development and external hardware synchronization. Able to build the front-line capture station software that operators use to record training sessions, calibrate sensors, and sync high-frequency data streams. Key Responsibilities • Desktop Application Development: Build a clean, workflow-driven graphical user interface using PySide6 or PyQt. • Hardware Synchronization: Interface with Polhemus Viper electromagnetic motion tracking systems, capturing continuous data streams at 240 Hz alongside concurrent video recording. • Timestamping & Packaging: Ensure precise temporal alignment of video, motion data, and manual timestamp events (e.g., spacebar inputs). Package these elements into standardized local file directories. Network Resilience: Implement an offline-capable architecture that downloads and caches JSON protocol definitions via REST API, allowing the station to operate during network interruptions and queue uploads Role Requirements • Strong working knowledge of Python (ability to read, write, and debug non-trivial code) • Experience organizing code into reusable modules, libraries, or small packages • Familiarity with Git and version control in a team setting • Basic understanding of working with data (files, formats, simple validation) • Willingness and ability to learn new tools and frameworks quickly • Ability to collaborate, communicate progress, and ask for help when needed Preferred (but Not Required) • Experience with GUI frameworks (e.g., PyQt, PySide, or similar) • Exposure to working with external devices, sensors, or APIs • Experience with debugging or testing code in a structured way Additional Information • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus • Department: Anesthesia Admin • Shift: Day Job • Union Code: Not Applicable