DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER - Medical Examiner

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Medical Examiner will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Medical Examiner’s Office including performing examinations and autopsies; analyzing and interpreting data; signing official documents; testifying in court proceedings; and performing all related duties as required. This position supervises one or more employees in the Medical Examiner’s Office and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This posting may close at any time after a sufficient number of applications are received.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical college or university with a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology preferred upon hire.
Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology required within two (2) years of hire.
Recent graduates of forensic fellowship programs are required to have board certification in Anatomic Pathology and will be allowed one (1) year to obtain board certification in forensic pathology.
Must be eligible for and obtain a Texas medical license within thirty days of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to articulate important information and concepts is required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
Advanced analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology upon hire.
Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology within two (2) years of hire.
For recent graduates of forensic fellowship programs: board certification in Anatomic Pathology and within one (1) year to obtain board certification in forensic pathology.

Responsibilities

Directs and conducts inquests to determine the cause and manner of death including reviewing investigation narrative to establish case jurisdiction and to make initial determination regarding the scope of inquest and case assignments.
Directs and provides oversight to the activities of the support staff assisting in inquest.
Performs external examinations, partial autopsies, and complete autopsies.
Collects specimens and evidentiary materials and requests appropriate analyses to assist with determination of cause and manner of death.
Prepares written reports regarding case findings including interpretation of specialized analyses; and issues death certificates.
Testifies in local, state, and federal court proceedings as an expert forensic witness.
Maintains good working relationships with other agencies and county, state, and federal departments.
Maintains a good working knowledge of medical skills and processes, advances in technology, best practices in industry standard, legislative initiatives, and regulations for activities in the work area as well as advanced leadership skills to direct the work unit.
Interacts with families, physicians, law enforcement agents, funeral directors, and justices of peace regarding findings as needed.
Maintains education and training programs including Morning Mortality Meeting, Critical Case Review, Journal Club, Child Fatality Review, and Current Trends in Forensic Science and professional conferences for work unit.
Coordinates ACGME for the Forensic Fellowship Program and provides support to the Director of the resident rotations, medical student internships, college internships, and TCME Volunteer Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Anticipates, identifies, and resolves major forensic problems in the absence of direct input from the Chief Medical Examiner.
Exercises judgment and discretion within statutory and regulatory authority and the department’s policies and procedures.