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Medical Examiner - Las Vegas, United States - Clark County (NV)
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examineris seeking to fill the Medical Examiner/Forensic Pathologist position.
This office serves Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas and surrounding urban and rural areas, with a combined population of over 2.2 million people.
The office also provides autopsy services to neighbor counties and is dual accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME).
With ABMDI-certified investigative staff the office provides 24/7 coverage, and has excellent administrative support, a family counselor, and highly skilled and experienced forensic technicians.
The office currently has seven full-time Medical Examiner positions and enjoys the benefits of locum tenens coverage as well.In 2022 there were 22,075 deaths in Clark County and the office was contacted regarding 7,866 of these cases, the office assumed jurisdiction for 5,808 cases and performed 3,363 examinations which included 1,583 autopsies or partial autopsies.
The office has excellent working relationships with law enforcement, public health, medical facilities, and local medical schools. It also has active consultation services with Forensic Neuropathologists, Forensic Anthropologists, Forensic Odontologists, Radiologists and Genetic Testing.The successful candidate will:
The salary range for a Medical Examiner is from $205,857 to $319,092 annually (there is no state income tax in Nevada).
Interested candidates, including those in their fellowship program, are encouraged to apply as soon as possible by submitting a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Kelly Ewing at Start dates for those candidates in their fellowship program will be established based on the program's end date.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Completion of a program in Medicine or Osteopathy and must be board-eligible or board-certified in AP or AP/CP (completion of or enrollment in an accredited anatomic pathology or clinical pathology residency) and one (1) year of full-time professional physician experience in a coroner or medical examiner's office OR completion of or enrollment in a fellowship program in Forensic Pathology.
Working Conditions:
Work with exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Work in off-hours situations on an emergency call-out basis.
Licensing and Certification:
At time of application, must have completed an anatomic pathology residency AND completed or currently enrolled in a forensic pathology fellowship in an accredited program.
At time of appointment must be licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Nevada and certified, or eligible to be certified, by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or anatomic/clinical pathology and forensic pathology.
Board certifications must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
Possession of valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to crime scenes and disasters and to attend meetings.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
