Deputy Medical Examiner

Job Title

Deputy Medical Examiner

Pay Rate

United States of America (Salary)

Time Type

Full time

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 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

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

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.