Deputy Medical Examiner – Pathologist

Deputy Medical Examiner – Pathologist

Requirements

• Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York
• 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)

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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