0000004292.PATHOLOGIST.MEDICAL EXAMINER

Job description

Conducts inquests (death investigations) for the purpose of determining the cause and manner of death. Provides forensic pathology consulting services for cases referred to the office by other jurisdictions and scientific consultation assistance to law enforcement agencies, prosecution agencies and the general public. May be required to fulfill various academic responsibilities, including scientific research and publication, teaching and lectures. 1. Conduct close-moderately supervised inquests to determine the cause and manner of death, including: · Reviews investigation reports provided by Field Agents to establish case jurisdiction and to make initial determination regarding course and scope of inquest; and · Directs and closely supervises activities of support staff assisting with inquest. 2. Performs external examinations and/or autopsies of bodies; collects specimens and evidentiary materials and requests/performs appropriate analyses to assist with determination of cause and manner of death and related medico-legal issues; prepares closely supervised written opinion reports regarding case findings, including the interpretation of special analyses requests; and ensures that d...