City Medical Examiner II (Senior Medical Examiner)
Core
Investigates suspicious and violent deaths, performs autopsies, and certifies causes of death for New York City.
Role type
Senior forensic pathologist (City Medical Examiner)
Builds
Forensic death investigation reports and court testimony
Domain
Forensic medicine / Public health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Anatomic pathology, toxicology, histology, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, forensic medicine, legal testimony, policy development
Preferred skills
Board certification in forensic pathology, subspecialty board certification
Technologies
Microscopic examination equipment, toxicological analysis tools
Responsibilities
Perform autopsies and histological examinations; certify causes of sudden, unexpected, and violent deaths; testify in court and before grand juries; consult with law enforcement and other agencies; develop new investigation methods; supervise junior examiners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties