DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER

3 weeks ago

TX United States Bexar County, TX Full time
Salary: $262,500.00 - $310,000.00 Annually

Location : Medical Examiner - 7337 Louis Pasteur Drive San Antonio, TX

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: 2024-00874

Department: Office of Criminal Justice Policy, Planning & Programs

Division: Judicial Services Medical Examiner

Opening Date: 01/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing examinations and autopsies; analyzes and interprets investigation data; signs official documents; testifies in court proceedings; photographs physical evidence; provides medical information on deceased; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs external examinations and autopsies and prepares reports on findings
  • Analyzes and interprets data obtained from firearm and toxicology investigations to determine cause and manner of death
  • Testifies in local, State and Federal court proceedings as an expert medical witness
  • Signs official documents such as death certificates
  • Photographs wounds and other physical evidence
  • Determines need for odontology and anthropology consultations
  • Provides medical information to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, judges, other medical professionals, relatives of deceased, news media, District Attorney's Office and the general public
  • Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Medicine Degree, and one (1) year experience in Forensic Pathology
  • Knowledge of forensic external examinations, autopsies and medical/dental examination and identification procedures; knowledge of trauma origin; knowledge of natural diseases
  • Ability to extract tissue and organ samples; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate effectively with hostile, abusive or irrational individuals; ability to operate autopsy equipment, microscope, camera, Dictaphone, personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, outside organizations, the news media and the general public
  • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bexar County Sheriff's Office
  • Must clear a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screen test
  • Must have a valid Texas Medical License
  • Must have a valid American Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology
  • Must have a valid American Board Certification in Forensic Pathology or obtain certification within two (2) years of employment
  • Must have available transportation during entire workday
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Required to be on call 24 hours a day
  • May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
  • Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 20 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate autopsy equipment, microscope, camera, Dictaphone, computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, crouching, climbing and smelling to perform the essential functions
  • Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including infectious medical waste, hazardous materials and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

01

Do you possess a Doctor of Medicine Degree?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have one (1) year experience in Forensic Pathology?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have a valid Texas Medical License?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you have a valid American Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Are you certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology as a Fellow or Diplomat in Forensic Toxicology or able to become certified within (2) Two Years?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have available transportation during the entire workday?
  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Are you available to be on call 24 hours a day?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?
  • Yes
  • No

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