Assistant Medical Examiner

Job Overview

Are you a recent graduate looking for a great opportunity to gain or further your experience as a forensic pathologist? Are you seeking a supportive and collaborative environment that believes in work-life balance? Are you interested in the public health aspect of forensic medicine? The Utah Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable individual to fill their vacant role of Assistant Medical Examiner. Join our dedicated team as an Assistant Medical Examiner and play a vital role in the investigation of sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unattended deaths.

Please Read Before Applying:

• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.

This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule of both in-office and telework days. Please note, a position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise autopsies, review histology specimens, evaluate data from autopsies and ancillary tests, and prepare reports with your findings.
• Certify the cause the manner of death.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness in courts of law, pre-trial reviews, and other proceedings.
• Teach medical students, pathology residents, law enforcement, and other personnel about forensic medicine.
• Opportunity to provide lectures and other educational presentations to law enforcement, medical personnel, legal personnel, and other professional groups.

Experience

• Completed ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved fellowship in forensic pathology
• Completed ACGME approved residency in either Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology
• Current unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Utah or ability to obtain before beginning employment with the State of Utah
• Completed American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic Pathology and forensic pathology, or ability to complete within 2 years of hire
• Upon passing of forensic pathology board examination, the agency may grant a salary increase

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in forensic pathology
• An interest in teaching or academic research
• Additional subspecialty training in cardiovascular pathology or pediatric pathology

Work Schedule:

• The office performs examinations Monday through Saturday with exams completed by mid afternoon. At full staffing levels, full time pathologists can expect 6-7 examination service days spread out over the month, with telework options available for non service days (following our hybrid work policy).
• On-call services are focused on tissue/organ donation and handling questions from medical investigators. Scene attendance is up to the discretion of the physician.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Why You'll Want To Join Our Team

• Work alongside dedicated public health professionals and law-enforcement partners to support meaningful, high-impact investigations.
• Be part of a highly trained investigative team - our investigators are ABMDI certified and committed to excellence
• Collaborate with an experienced, efficient, and well-structured morgue operations team that ensures high quality postmortem examinations.
• Join a supportive and collaborative workplace culture that values productivity and personal well-being.
• Utilize a case management system that streamlines assignments and integrates seamlessly with the state's electronic death registry.
• Gain exposure to a diverse and unique range of cases as Utah's geography and population create an interesting mix of urban, rural, and wilderness related investigations with a comparatively low homicide rate.

Why You'll Want To Join Our Team

Experience the reward of meaningful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer excellent health benefits, strong retirement plans, generous paid time off, and a balanced schedule that allows you to prioritize both your career and family.

To learn more about the department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Medical Examiner please visit:

https://ome.utah.gov/

For questions about this position, please contact:
Tammy Alfaro | talfaro@utah.gov | 801.538.4221

Please visit our job website, State of Utah Job Opportunities at https://www.governmentjobs.com/ and apply online to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $113.51 - $167.96 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taylorsville, UT 84129

Salary : $114 - $168