ASSOCIATE MEDICAL EXAMINER

About the role

The Medical Examiner Department seeks a highly qualified individual to perform examinations of human bodies in order to determine the cause and manner of death, including determining jurisdiction, performing autopsies, and reviewing laboratory work and investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers
• Performs and assists in autopsies, external examinations, views, etc.
• Interprets x-rays
• Correlates wound pathways and trajectories in order to recover projectiles
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests and reports
• Prepares examination reports
• Determines jurisdiction and approach to case
• Certifies deaths
• Provides follow-up consultation and court testimony
• Teaches and trains pathology residents, forensic pathology fellows and medical students
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations
• Operates or uses various instruments and equipment in order to complete work assignments
• Communicates with supervisor, other employees, students, attorneys and court personnel, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine required
• Supplemented by three years of professional medical experience, to include the completion of an anatomic pathology residency in an accredited program and current enrollment in, or completion of, a forensic pathology fellowship in an accredited program
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Medical License
• Must be eligible or have a certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology from the American Board of Pathology at the time of, or within two years of employment

Qualifications

All applicants must complete the application process and submit the required documents. Applicants must also indicate their acceptance of the conditions outlined in the application.

Skills

Proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learning, comprehending, and applying all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Information

For Applicants With Prior Military Service: We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

• Leadership Under Pressure
• Operational Planning & Execution
• Adaptability & Rapid Problem Solving
• Team Cohesion & Communication
• Safety & Risk Awareness, Technical & Equipment Proficiency