Forensic Pathologist

HNL Lab Medicine•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs post-mortem examinations, determines cause of death and renders a medical opinion as to manner of death. Reviews clinical medical history of decedents. Liaises with various legal and medical professionals. Determines explanations for various types of marks and signs of trauma. Recovers and prevents evidence as necessary. Analyzes expert reports and toxicology tests. Serves as an expert in court, consultation or deposition as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs postmortem examinations. Reviews medical records of the deceased and reviews relevant information from the Coroner’s office in order to determine cause of death and provide a medical opinion on manner of death. Dictates accurate and comprehensive autopsy reports. Interprets expert reports (toxicology, neuropathology, cardiopathology, etc.). Able to perform death scene investigations. Acts as a professional consultant in medico-legal cases concerning the cause and manner of death. Assists in determining identity of descendants. Collaborates with other Departmental Pathologists and team members; trains and directs the work of forensic autopsy assistants and other support staff. Participates in educational programs. Fosters and promotes good working relations with colleagues, law enforcement officials, attorneys, and if necessary public individuals.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree with successful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania licensure
Successful completion of a pathology residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); and completion of a forensic pathology fellowship
It will be expected that the individual will be Board-eligible and will seek appropriate Board Certification(s) in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) with a subspecialty in forensic pathology within 2 years of hiring
Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing laboratories
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, including coroners and medical doctors
Ability to write articles for publication
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including simple math skills, basic geometry and trigonometrical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to use Microsoft Office products, and various other computer software products

Responsibilities

Performs post-mortem examinations
Determines cause of death and renders a medical opinion as to manner of death
Reviews clinical medical history of decedents
Liaises with various legal and medical professionals
Determines explanations for various types of marks and signs of trauma
Recovers and prevents evidence as necessary
Analyzes expert reports and toxicology tests
Serves as an expert in court, consultation or deposition as needed
Reviews medical records of the deceased and reviews relevant information from the Coroner’s office in order to determine cause of death and provide a medical opinion on manner of death
Dictates accurate and comprehensive autopsy reports
Interprets expert reports (toxicology, neuropathology, cardiopathology, etc.)
Able to perform death scene investigations
Acts as a professional consultant in medico-legal cases concerning the cause and manner of death
Assists in determining identity of descendants
Collaborates with other Departmental Pathologists and team members
Trains and directs the work of forensic autopsy assistants and other support staff
Participates in educational programs
Fosters and promotes good working relations with colleagues, law enforcement officials, attorneys, and if necessary public individuals