Deputy Medical Examiner - Pathologist

Suffolk County•Hauppauge, NY

23d•$208,000

About The Position

The Suffolk County Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Medical Examiner (Forensic Pathologist). An employee in this class performs postmortem examinations in cases coming under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office in order to determine cause of death and manner of death. The work also involves visiting scenes of deaths and examining undisturbed bodies in cases where there may be a concern of a homicidal manner of death, as well as working with law enforcement and the District Attorney to assist in directing the preliminary investigation of such cases. Performs related work under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, as required. OUR MISSION The Suffolk County Office of the Medical Examiner is a multi-agency accredited forensic science resource. Using both national and internationally approved standards of science, we strive to improve the public health, safety, and wellbeing of our residents. POSITION DETAILS : Performs postmortem examinations; Collects, reviews, and ensures proper disposition of physical evidence, as warranted; Evaluates the results of postmortem ancillary studies including but not limited to toxicology, histology, chemistry, and microbiology; Reviews antemortem medical records; consults with clinicians, and communicates with decedents’ family, friends, and associates, as needed; Generates written reports of findings and conclusions of examinations and investigations; Provides guidance to Medical Forensic Investigators; Provides quality assurance for cremation clearances and cases referred to, but not accepted by, the Medical Examiner’s Office; Communicates with law enforcement and the District Attorney regarding cases; May testify at a variety of legal proceedings concerning findings and observations; Teaches and oversees medical and physician assistant students and residents; May perform related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Chief Medical Examiner.

Requirements

Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and valid certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
Valid certification by the American Board of Pathology in Forensic Pathology (FP); or Completion of twelve (12) months of training in a forensic pathology program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, literature, and current developments in the fields of anatomic pathology and forensic pathology
Good knowledge of principles, practices, methods, techniques, literature, and current developments in the fields of general medicine and surgery
Ability to tactfully obtain accurate information from outside sources through interviews and observations
Ability to exercise independent judgment, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and ingenuity in addressing complex problems
Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with colleagues, outside agencies, and the general public
Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing
Honesty
Integrity
Discretion/confidentiality
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Performs postmortem examinations
Collects, reviews, and ensures proper disposition of physical evidence, as warranted
Evaluates the results of postmortem ancillary studies including but not limited to toxicology, histology, chemistry, and microbiology
Reviews antemortem medical records; consults with clinicians, and communicates with decedents’ family, friends, and associates, as needed
Generates written reports of findings and conclusions of examinations and investigations
Provides guidance to Medical Forensic Investigators
Provides quality assurance for cremation clearances and cases referred to, but not accepted by, the Medical Examiner’s Office
Communicates with law enforcement and the District Attorney regarding cases
May testify at a variety of legal proceedings concerning findings and observations
Teaches and oversees medical and physician assistant students and residents
May perform related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Chief Medical Examiner