Board-Certified Radiologist Medical Image Annotation

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About AI Training and Medical Image Annotation

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Specialists prepare and review examples so AI systems can recognize patterns, interpret information, and produce more useful results.

In medical imaging projects, expert reviewers apply structured labels to diagnostic images. Your radiology knowledge can help create high-quality datasets for further analysis, training, or research.

• Contribute to cutting-edge AI work in radiology
• Use your clinical expertise in a flexible consulting project
• Work fully remotely with a schedule you set

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking US-based, board-certified radiologists to annotate diagnostic radiology images on a secure online platform. You will review medical DICOM images and apply structured labeling guidelines using classification and bounding-box annotations.

This contractor and part-time project is expected to last 1–2 months, with an estimated workload of 5–15 hours per week. The rate is $150 per hour, and prior data annotation experience is preferred but not required.

• Role: Board-Certified Radiologist, Medical Image Annotation
• Location: United States, fully remote
• Pay: $150 per hour
• Schedule: Flexible, with 5–15 hours per week
• Project length: Approximately 1–2 months
• Engagement: Part-time contractor

What You'll Do

You will work from provided instructions to label diagnostic images accurately and consistently. Detailed guidelines will be supplied, and the work will be completed through a secure web-based annotation platform.

• Review diagnostic radiology images
• Apply classification labels and bounding-box annotations
• Follow structured labeling guidelines consistently
• Support the creation of a structured medical imaging dataset
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across annotations
• Use a secure online platform for remote work

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the core qualifications below. The role requires professional radiology expertise, but previous experience with data annotation is not mandatory.

• US board certification in radiology through the ABR or AOBR
• Residence in the United States
• Experience interpreting diagnostic radiology images
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use online annotation tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow structured labeling guidelines
• Secure and reliable internet connection for remote work
• Availability for 5–15 hours per week over the next 1–2 months

Preferred Experience and Screening

Previous data annotation or labeling experience is helpful but not required. OpenTrain may ask about your clinical background, technical workflow, and familiarity with radiology standards during screening.

• Experience with data annotation, labeling, or dataset creation
• Familiarity with AI or machine learning applications in radiology
• Experience working with structured datasets
• Strong written communication for documentation
• Active medical license in a US state, if applicable
• Experience with X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, or other imaging modalities
• Medical research or AI project experience related to radiology
• Familiarity with BI-RADS, PI-RADS, or LI-RADS
• Experience using annotation tools or PACS systems

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suited to board-certified radiologists seeking flexible additional consulting work or a side project that uses their medical imaging expertise. It can also suit professionals interested in contributing to AI and structured dataset development without requiring previous annotation experience.

• Board-certified radiologists with diagnostic imaging experience
• Radiologists who value flexible, remote project work
• Medical experts interested in AI training and research datasets
• Candidates who can apply detailed guidelines consistently

How to Apply Through OpenTrain

Apply through OpenTrain by creating a free account and submitting your profile. Be prepared to confirm your ABR or AOBR board certification, describe your radiology experience and commonly interpreted modalities, and answer questions about annotation, AI, web-based tools, availability, and remote-work readiness.

• Confirm US residence and board certification
• Share relevant diagnostic imaging experience
• Answer project screening questions
• Indicate availability for 5–15 hours weekly
• Apply in minutes through OpenTrain