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 II)
Builds
Forensic death investigation reports and court testimony
Domain
Forensic medicine / Public health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Forensic pathology, autopsy performance, histological examination, toxicological examination, serologic examination, neuropathology, pediatric pathology, legal testimony, policy development
Preferred skills
Board certification in forensic pathology, subspecialty board certification
Technologies
Microscopic examination equipment, toxicology lab instruments
Responsibilities
Perform autopsies and histological/toxicological examinations; Certify causes of sudden, unexpected, and violent deaths; Testify before grand juries and in court; Supervise and teach junior medical examiners; Develop new investigation policies and methods; Consult with law enforcement and governmental agencies.