Assistant Medical Examiner (#MDEZ01)
Summary StatementA class incumbent performs post-mortem examinations (autopsies and external body inspections) of deceased persons in order to determine the cause and manner of death.
Nature and ScopeThe incumbent reports to the Chief Medical Examiner and is responsible for performing forensic autopsies and external body examinations of deceased persons brought to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in order to determine the cause and manner of death. The work includes determining the existence of criminal acts, homicides, suicides, accidents, as well as natural causes or other forms of death. A significant aspect of the work involves working with criminal justice agencies, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, and occasionally hostile and/or emotionally charged families/friends of decedents. Exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, sounds, and potentially hazardous body fluids and diseases is also a significant aspect of the work. A class incumbent may assume complete responsibility for the office in the absence of the Chief Medical Examiner when assigned.
Essential FunctionsEssential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSA’s listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the requirements of every position in the class.
Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Medical Examiner
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