Suffolkcountyny

Deputy Medical Examiner - Pathologist

HAUPPAUGE, NY · Full-time

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About the role

The Suffolk County Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Medical Examiner (Forensic Pathologist).
About Suffolk County Medical Examiner Department - The Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner Department is an 85,000 square foot facility physically located in Hauppauge in the North County Complex off of Veterans Memorial Highway.
The Division is comprised of the Medical Forensic, Toxicology, and Crime Laboratory Sections.

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

The Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner Department is an 85,000 square foot facility physically located in Hauppauge in the North County Complex off of Veterans Memorial Highway.
The Medical Forensic Section investigates about 6200 deaths per year and performs about 1300 autopsy examinations per year. The Forensic Medical Investigators are all Registered Physician Assistants, and the Pathologists are fulltime Medical Examiners.

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.
Performs related work under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, as required.
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.

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.

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

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