Forensic Pathologist – Associate State Medical Examiner

State-of-Iow

Ankeny (IA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, is seeking a dedicated Associate State Medical Examiner to join the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner (IOSME). This role involves performing medicolegal autopsies and providing testimony to support death investigations across Iowa’s 99 counties.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with weekend rotation and statewide travel.

Responsibilities

Perform postmortem examinations to document injuries, determine disease processes, establish cause and manner of death and collect evidence as authorized by Iowa Code section 331.802.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all medicolegal death investigations under IOSME jurisdiction.
Prepare timely, thorough autopsy reports using ancillary testing, consultations, and detailed medicolegal review.
Provide expert testimony in court and depositions regarding autopsy findings and investigative conclusions.
Communicate autopsy results sensitively and clearly to legal next of kin, investigating agencies and support staff.
Complete and certify death certificates and cremation permits.
Promptly communicate and advise county medical examiners and law enforcement agencies regarding scene procedures, autopsy requirements, and death certificate wording.