MEDICAL EXAMINER

2 weeks ago

Las Vegas NV USA, United States Clark County (NV) Full time
ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examineris seeking to fill the Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist position. This office serves Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas and surrounding urban and rural areas, with a combined population of over 2.2 million people. The office also provides autopsy services to neighbor counties and is dual accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). With ABMDI-certified investigative staff the office provides 24/7 coverage, and has excellent administrative support, a family counselor, and highly skilled and experienced forensic technicians. The office currently has seven full-time Medical Examiner positions and enjoys the benefits of locum tenens coverage as well. In 2022 there were 22,075 deaths in Clark County and the office was contacted regarding 7,866 of these cases, the office assumed jurisdiction for 5,808 cases and performed 3,363 examinations which included 1,583 autopsies or partial autopsies. The office has excellent working relationships with law enforcement, public health, medical facilities, and local medical schools. It also has active consultation services with Forensic Neuropathologists, Forensic Anthropologists, Forensic Odontologists, Radiologists and Genetic Testing.

The successful candidate will:

* Perform autopsies, head posts and external examinations
* Provide medical records reviews for cases completed as Medical Examiner Sign-outs
* Conduct pathological and toxicological analyses
* Confer and coordinate with death investigators and law enforcement
* Determine the cause of death and the manner of death
* Write thorough reports effectively conveying findings and opinions
* Discuss cases with family members, law enforcement and attorneys
* Provide court testimony

For more information regarding the Clark County Coroner's office, please visit the department web page.

The salary range for a Medical Examiner is from $205,857 to $319,092 annually (there is no state income tax in Nevada). Placement within the salary range is determined by candidates' qualifications and experience as deemed appropriate by County Management. The County also offers an excellent benefits package including Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For additional compensation details, please review our salary calculator.

Interested candidates, including those in their fellowship program, are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by submitting a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Kelly Ewing at Kelly.Ewing@clarkcountynv.gov. Start dates for those candidates in their fellowship program will be established based on the program's end date.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Completion of a program in Medicine or Osteopathy and must be board-eligible or board-certified in AP or AP/CP (completion of or enrollment in an accredited anatomic pathology or clinical pathology residency) and one (1) year of full-time professional physician experience in a coroner or medical examiner's office OR completion of or enrollment in a fellowship program in Forensic Pathology.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Work in off-hours situations on an emergency call-out basis.

Licensing and Certification: At time of application, must have completed an anatomic pathology residency AND completed or currently enrolled in a forensic pathology fellowship in an accredited program.

At time of appointment must be licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Nevada and certified, or eligible to be certified, by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or anatomic/clinical pathology and forensic pathology. If eligible for certification, must complete all board certifications within two (2) years of hire date.

Board certifications must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

Possession of valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

* Performs examinations of decedents to determine the cause and manner of death through varied sources of information as well as the performance of autopsy.
* Taking or supervising the collection of blood and other tissue samples needed to determine cause of death.
* Communicating autopsy findings to law enforcement, family members and other investigative agencies as necessary.
* Testifies in court regarding the content and validity of the findings. Provides sworn court testimony regarding the investigation conducted and attests to the validity of any or all information documented.
* Provides education to nurses, paramedics, law enforcement personnel and others by lecture and demonstration.
* Assists in the selection, training, and professional development of staff.
* Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
* Provides documentation to report findings supported by the medicolegal death investigation in the form of a written report.
* Work collaboratively with other medical professionals, management and staff team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to crime scenes and disasters and to attend meetings. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

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