City Medical Examiner I
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City Medical Examiner I
City Medical Examiner I
- Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
- Job type: Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
OCME - Medical Examiners
Job Description
We exist to provide answers in support of families, victims and community during times of profound need.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The core values of the OCME are to put the mission of the agency first, to be truly dedicated and to have integrity in every aspect of our professional life. Under direction, with latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, investigates cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent deaths. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Orders the body to the Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy or other purposes indicated by circumstances.
- Performs autopsies when indicated.
- Carries out necessary histological examinations of tissues and other microscopic examinations.
- Selects organs and tissues for toxicological examinations and materials for serologic examinations.
- Prepares reports on the results of investigations and examinations, and promptly files the reports in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
- Certifies the cause of sudden deaths, unexpected deaths and deaths resulting from violence; certifies such causes on the basis of the complete findings of the postmortem and related examinations.
- Testifies before grand juries and in court as an official of the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
- Reports the findings of deaths reported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to proper official agencies as required by applicable law.
- Investigates applications for cremation.
- Provides consultations in neuropathology or pediatric pathology for other pathologists serving in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification requirements for Assignment Level I
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York and completion of one of the following requirements:
1. Two years of an American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) residency in anatomic pathology, or three years of an ACGME accredited residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, and evidence of having performed at least 30 autopsies; or"
2. An ACGME accredited residency training program in a subspecialty field of anatomic or clinical pathology (i.e. neuropathology, pediatric pathology, molecular genetic pathology, etc.) or other medical/clinical specialty (i.e. radiology, pediatrics, etc.) applicable to the practice of forensic medicine.
Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level II
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York and completion of one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology and possess either:
a. Evidence of having performed at least 200 autopsies; or
b. One year of satisfactory performance at Assignment Level I.
OR
2. Be board certified by the American Board of Pathology in a subspecialty of anatomic or clinical pathology (i.e. as above) or be American Board of Medical Specialties board certified in another medical/clinical specialty applicable to the practice of forensic medicine.
Preferred Skills
SPECIAL NOTE 1. The selected candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing. 2. This position has been identified as “essential.” During emergency events, “essential” positions may require 24-hour availability.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification requirements for Assignment Level I
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York and completion of one of the following requirements:
1. Two years of an American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) residency in anatomic pathology, or three years of an ACGME accredited residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, and evidence of having performed at least 30 autopsies; or\"
2. An ACGME accredited residency training program in a subspecialty field of anatomic or clinical pathology (i.e. neuropathology, pediatric pathology, molecular genetic pathology, etc.) or other medical/clinical specialty (i.e. radiology, pediatrics, etc.) applicable to the practice of forensic medicine.
Qualification Requirements for Assignment Level II
A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York and completion of one of the following requirements:
1. Be certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology and possess either:
a. Evidence of having performed at least 200 autopsies; or
b. One year of satisfactory performance at Assignment Level I.
OR
2. Be board certified by the American Board of Pathology in a subspecialty of anatomic or clinical pathology (i.e. as above) or be American Board of Medical Specialties board certified in another medical/clinical specialty applicable to the practice of forensic medicine.
Preferred Skills
SPECIAL NOTE\n\n1.\tThe selected candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing. \n2.\t This position has been identified as “essential.” During emergency events, “essential” positions may require 24-hour availability.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
625629
Title code
53859
Civil service title
CITY MEDICAL EXAMINER (OCME)
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
City Medical Examiner I
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
2
Work location
520 1St Ave., N.Y.
- Category: Health
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