Forensic Pathologist- Forensic Center Job at University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Forensic Pathologist- Forensic Center
- 22000002N1
Market Range:23
Hiring Salary: $17,916.67/Monthly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner, this position performs functions of a medicolegal pathologist, performing postmortem examinations and associated work duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs primary functions of a forensic pathologist in accordance with industry standards to determine manner and cause of death in medical examiner cases.
- Maintains all required licenses and accreditations consistent with the industry standards.
- Maintains individual continuing medical education and assures compliance with licensing and certification requirements.
- Assists in the training of new forensic pathologists, residents, and assists with the educational programs with participating agencies.
- Reports to scenes of investigation when requested and leads investigators in the management of the investigation.
- Works closely with consultants when needed for forensic pathology services such as odontology, toxicology, histology, etc.
- Provides expert testimony in criminal and civil court as requested.
- Must be able to provide reports and data in a comprehensive format.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: MD or DO degree; Completion of a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology or anatomic pathology and a fellowship in forensic pathology. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Board certification in forensic pathology must be completed within 2 years of hiring; Must become licensed in the state of Tennessee prior to starting work.
(COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the medical examiner’s office.
- Knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of professional standards in forensic pathology.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee development sufficient to ensure organizational productivity.
- Skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making to achieve organizational goals.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees.
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.