Forensic Pathologist - Office of the Medical Examiner

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours first year

Medical, dental, vision

RTD EcoPass

Education refund

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Forensic Pathologist to perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death. You will assist the Chief Medical Examiner, ensure policy compliance, and provide expert testimony as needed.

Located on-site at the Office of the Medical Examiner in Denver, CO, this role participates in a 24/7/365 operation with on-call duties and collaboration with law enforcement and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed forensic pathologist
• Experience in medicolegal autopsies preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death
• Assist Chief Medical Examiner in evaluating quality of services and ensure adherence to policies
• Provide testimony in criminal and civil cases and interact with families and legal authorities

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $240,000.00 - $364,005.00 .

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Education Refund Program (tuition reimbursement) towards continued learning
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 500 Quivas St., in Denver, CO. The Office of the Medical Examiner is a 24/7/365 operation, though autopsies are performed Monday - Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. On-call duties are shared between all Forensic Pathologists including the Chief.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Within the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), the Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) investigates all violent, suspicious and unexpected natural deaths within the jurisdiction of the City and County of Denver. The goal of forensic investigation and autopsy is to develop logical, scientific, and unbiased information necessary to determine the cause and manner of death for the proper and accurate completion of the death certificate and autopsy report. The agency also offers death expert testimony/consultation, death scene response and investigation, and deceased identification and death notification. OME reports and other information can be found at: DDPHE: Office of the Medical Examiner .

We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

As a Forensic Pathologist , you will perform postmortem examinations and medicolegal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death. Additionally, this position will assist the Chief Medical Examiner in assessing the quality of services provided and ensure staff and visitors conform with department policies at scenes and in the autopsy room and will assist in the development and implementation of office policies and procedures. This position will report to the Chief Medical Examiner.

Specifically, in this position, you will:

• Provides clinical functions of the office and provide technical oversight, mentorship, and leadership in the development and application of forensic pathology practices.
• Reviews deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner as required by Colorado Statute and determines appropriate examination type including autopsy, external, and chart review.
• Performs medicolegal autopsies in accordance with accepted standards in the recognized medical specialty of forensic pathology.
• Orders and interprets necessary diagnostic tests to aid in the diagnosis of disease and non-natural pathology, understands the effects of postmortem interval on laboratory test results, and determines the cause and manner of death.
• Assists in the education and training of fellows, residents, medical students, interns, and others in the function of the Medical Examiner/Coroner and in forensic pathology.
• Shares on-call responsibilities with other staff physicians, responds to homicide or other suspicious death scenes as requested by the Medical Examiner investigator or police department, and consults on the release of organs and tissue for recovery by procurement agencies.
• Gives testimony as to the cause of death and renders expert opinions in a variety of legal forums, both criminal and civil.
• Collects evidence and preserves it using accepted chain of custody procedures, documents findings at autopsy including pertinent traumatic injuries in the form of a written report, and photographs pertinent findings and traumatic injuries.
• Consults with medical experts as necessary to aid in the determination of the cause of death.
• Meets and/or confers with attorneys, law enforcement, and health professionals to discuss the autopsy findings and investigation.
• Meets and/or speaks with families to discuss the results of the autopsy and the particulars of the death investigation and communicates with the media and other interested parties about the autopsy report.
• Assists in the planning and participation of