Forensic Pathologist Assistant

4 weeks ago


Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Full time

About the Role

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forensic Pathologist Assistant to join their team of medical professionals. This role will involve working closely with the medical examiner to perform autopsies, analyze medical and investigative data, and determine cause and manner of death.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform autopsies and incorporate medical and investigative data to determine cause and manner of death.
  • Provide didactic teaching to fellows, pathology residents, and medical students, and supervise and assist them in death investigations, autopsy, and analysis of investigative data and determination of cause and manner of death.
  • Assist the medical examiner in managing the performance of the functions of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in compliance with state laws and county policies.
  • Assist in preparing, organizing, and directing the response to disasters that require medical examiner involvement.
  • Testify in court and to the grand jury.
  • Direct body and property release in cases under the medical examiner's jurisdiction.
  • Ensure preservation of physical and medical evidence and case records in accordance with professional standards and state laws and regulations.
  • Explain causes of death to relatives of the deceased, and act compassionately with bereaved families with sensitivity to their concerns.

Requirements

  • Graduate of a medical school recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • Licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the state of Minnesota (M.D. or D.O.); or able to attain State of Minnesota licensure to practice upon employment; or possess a valid temporary permit pending approval of application for Minnesota physician licensure.
  • Training in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology, in ACGME-accredited training programs, upon employment.
  • Certified in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology at the time of hire.
  • Certified in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology within two years of hire.
  • Good standing in the medical profession.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local statutes.
  • Principles and practices of forensic pathology and laboratory analysis.
  • Techniques for working with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Working Conditions

This position is located at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office, and work hours will vary between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. seven days a week, including weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts.



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