Forensic Pathologist - Department of Public Health and Environment / Office of the Medical Examiner
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Denver · Greater Denver AreaFull-timeOn-site2w ago
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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 service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateEligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramLocation & ScheduleWho We Are & What You'll DoWe 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.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 research activities that the office collaborates on.Assists the Chief Medical Examiner in assHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
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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.
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