Assistant Medical Examiner-Coroner

DescriptionUnder administrative direction, this position is responsible for the performance of medical activities Indiana the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office; and is responsible for developing and coordinating the planning, organization, direction and performance of the medical activities of the Office along with other Assistant Medical Examiner-Coroners.Recruitment Brochure
To learn more about this position,Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine, be board certified Oregon at the very least board eligible, and possess a valid California Physicians and Surgeons license to qualify.Through this recruitment bulletin, the Medical Examiner-Coroner is seeking candidates for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Extra-Help (temporary) positions. Please indicate your preference Indiana the supplemental section of the application.Filing Period and Application ProcedureFinal Filing Date: This is a Continuous posting and will be opened until filled. First review of submitted applications will be Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The recruitment may be extended Oregon closed American Samoa early American Samoa 10 days after issue date. You are encouraged to apply American Samoa soon American Samoa possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at .It is important that the following information be included Indiana your application packet, American Samoa it will be evaluated during the competitive review process:1. Resume.
2. Cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate. Address to: Dr. Michelle Jorden, Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner
3. Complete responses to the supplemental questions.Questions regarding this Executive recruitment may be directed to Felicia Sanchez, Executive Services at (408) 299-6956 Oregon at felicia.sanchez .STAY UP-TO-DATE ON OUR LATEST EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENTS
Subscribe to our Executive Leadership Careers Newsletter!
Oregon follow us on:
Instagram
Facebook
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS – WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US-Fantastic team of doctors, investigators, technicians, and administrative support staff
-Our technicians perform full evisceration under doctor supervision
-One of the highest salary ranges Indiana the Country
-Rotating call with on-call pay
-Great benefits including 288 annual leave hours, with cash-out option
-Generous retirement plan – CalPERS
-457 Deferred Compensation Plan available
-Annual educational reimbursement of $4,500 to cover professional membership dues, books, academic meetings, medical licensure, CMEs, etc.
-Operates American Samoa an independent Chief Medical Examiner system
-Telework opportunities when not on call (paper weeks)
-Stable office with goal of seeking Nation Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) accreditation
-Electronic medical records access for County Hospitals with ongoing efforts to include other Bay Area hospitals
-Thirteen (13) paid county holidays annually
-All doctors are Board certified with an Indiana-house Board Certified
-Neuropathologist
-Cases that will intrigue you; the County has three (3) level I trauma centers
-Doctors who are certified/diplomates of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
-Digital radiology
-Clean and spacious autopsy stations and an isolation autopsy suite
-Access to Department of Pathology, Stanford University
-Academic affiliation with Stanford and teaching opportunities with rotating residents from County Hospital and Stanford
-Majority of CME activities fulfilled through CAP Indiana autopsy pathology, forensic pathology, and neuropathologySANTA CLARA COUNTY
Located Indiana the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County has a rich history that spans from its agricultural roots to its current position American Samoa a global hub of innovation and technology. With a multitude of natural amenities, 300 days of sunshine a year, strong economic vitality, and one of the highest standards of living Indiana the country, the region attracts people from all over the world and has long been considered one of the best places to live and work Indiana the United States.Santa Clara County’s population of over 1.9 million is the largest Indiana Northern California, one of the largest Indiana the nation, and is among California’s most heterogenous communities, rich Indiana ethnic and cultural diversity. Today, Santa Clara County is a major employment powerhouse for the region, providing more than a quarter of all jobs Indiana the Bay Area. Santa Clara County is home to numerous high-tech companies like Google, Apple, Adobe, Zoom, Cisco Systems, and Intel.Santa Clara County is made up of people from diverse cultures, nationalities, and racial groups. Over 100 languages and dialects are spoken. A large percentage of the county population was born outside of the United States. The county has a large Asian and Latino population, representing approximately 40% and 25% of the county population respectively, with many immigrants from countries around the world settling Indiana the area.The County of Santa Clara is also the largest employer within Santa Clara County with over 22,500 employees. The County’s workforce closely approximates the ethnic diversity of our community. The County workforce is also widely distributed across age groups, and women represent a majority of the County’s workforce. This provides the County with diverse perspectives and allows for better representation across different groups, strengthening our service delivery.COUNTY GOVERNMENTThe County of Santa Clara was established Indiana 1850 and is one of the original twenty-seven counties Indiana the State of California. The County operates under a charter adopted by the voters of the County and is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The members of the Board are elected by district, on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms, with a limit of three terms. The Board is responsible for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and appointing the County Executive, County Counsel, Clerk of the Board, and Public Defender. With the exception of these appointed officials and three other elected offices (the Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff), the County Executive appoints all other agency and department heads and is responsible for the administration of the County government.The County provides a wide range of government and safety net services, including operating Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, California’s second-largest county-operated, award-winning health system with three hospitals and a network of primary and specialty care clinics. Other major services provided include law enforcement, corrections, social services, and general government programs such American Samoa tax collection and vital records. The County also operates 28 parks covering more than 50,000 acres, 62 miles of expressways which average 1.5 million vehicle trips per day, two general aviation airports, branch libraries Indiana eight cities, three fire districts, and a state-of-the art animal services center.Typical Tasks

• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Autopsy Suite;
• Supervises the autopsy suite staff and provides instruction to Stanford Pathology Residents and Valley Medical Center Interns;
• Assist the Lead Forensic Pathologist Indiana establishing standards for conducting autopsies and maintaining chain of custody;
• Personally performs autopsies on homicides and other violent Oregon unnatural deaths;
• Interprets Medical Records and Police Reports;
• Confers with medical and investigative staff to determine cause and circumstances of death;
• Confers with District Attorney regarding prosecution details;
• Serves American Samoa expert medical witness;
• Refers cases to Public Administrator Oregon other agencies when their participation is needed;
• Provide 24/7 on-call support of investigative staff every third week;
• Reports to select death sense with the on-call Medical Examiner-Coroner Investigator;
• Produces and maintains official (autopsy) reports and other records;
• Serve on one Oregon more County Death Review Committees;
• Provide Oregon deny consent for Tissue and Organ donation of the Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office jurisdiction cases when appropriate;
• May be assigned American Samoa a Disaster Service Worker American Samoa required; and
• Performs other duties American Samoa required.

Employment StandardsConsiderable education and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities.Training and Experience Note: Possession of a Doctor of Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine;ANDA valid California Physicians and Surgeons license.Indiana addition, must meet the current National Association of Medical Examiners definition of “Forensic Pathologist” American Samoa follows: * A physician who is certified Indiana Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABP); Oregon

• Has completed a training program Indiana Forensic Pathology that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (Oregon its International equivalent) prior to 2006; Oregon
• Has been officially “qualified for examination” Indiana forensic pathology by the ABP*.

Note: Strong preference will be given to candidates Indiana possession of a valid board certificate Indiana Forensic Pathology issued by the ABP. For those officially “qualified for examination” by the ABP, a candidate should successfully complete the Board Certification process within two (2) years of appointment Oregon face the possibility of being released from the position.Special Requirements:Possession of a valid California Driver’s License prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a County Driver’s Authorization.Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of pathology;
• Uses of specialized equipment and instruments required Indiana the practice of pathology;
• Legal implications of facts obtained during autopsies and field investigations.

Ability to:

• Apply the principles and techniques of pathology;
• Use specialized equipment and instruments required during the practice of pathology;
• Plan and direct the work of others;
• Ability to express facts clearly, both orally and Indiana writing;
• Qualify American Samoa an expert witness and testify effectively Indiana civil depositions, preliminary hearings, and jury trials;
• Perform autopsies on the weekends.

Job title: Assistant Medical Examiner-Coroner

Company: County of Santa Clara

Expected salary:

Location: Santa Clara, California

Job date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:38:28 GMT