ASSISTANT MEDICAL EXAMINER

Washoe County, NV • NV 89512, NV

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About The Position

The Assistant Medical Examiner (AME) acts under direction of the Chief Medical Examiner (CME) and must be a licensed physician in the State of Nevada and a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) in forensic pathology or must be Board eligible in forensic pathology. If board eligible, board certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire. The AME is responsible for conducting postmortem examinations and autopsies and determining and certifying cause and manner of death. In rare cases, this requires visiting the scene of death or the site of discovery of remains. The AME thoroughly documents his/her findings; provides court testimony and consultation regarding case findings; participates in quality assurance programs that satisfy NAME standards and ABP continuous Certification requirements; and may act as an instructor in education programs offered by the WCRMEO. Other duties or interests may be part of professional development of the AME, at the discretion of the AME and CME, including participation in death review teams, hospital morbidity and mortality conferences, faculty appointment at local educational institutions, etc. This is an unclassified, appointed position.

Requirements

• Licensed physician in the State of Nevada.
• Pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in forensic pathology or Board eligible in forensic pathology.
• Successful completion of an accredited fellowship in forensic pathology.
• Valid Nevada driver's license required within thirty days of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in court testimony.
• Additional subspecialty training in neuropathology, cardiac pathology, or pediatric pathology.
• Effective communication and strong writing skills.
• Ability to establish an academic presence through affiliations with local educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct postmortem examinations and autopsies.
• Determine and certify cause and manner of death.
• Document findings thoroughly.
• Provide court testimony and consultation regarding case findings.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.
• Act as an instructor in education programs.
• Participate in death review teams and hospital morbidity and mortality conferences.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Robust employee wellness/resiliency program.
• High morale workplace with mutual respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree