ASSOCIATE MEDICAL EXAMINER

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Associate Medical Examiner.

The District Seventeen Medical Examiner’s Office is part of the Florida state medical examiner system, located in Broward County, Florida, encompassing approximately 1,323 square miles and over 1.9 million residents. The Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners, has a fully accredited toxicology laboratory (ANSI National Accreditation Board), and the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The office currently employs 7 full time and 2 part time board certified Forensic Pathologists, 9 medicolegal death investigators, 7 full time and 2 part time Forensic technicians / photographers, excellent administrative support, and a comprehensive postmortem toxicology laboratory.

Perform autopsies and external examinations to determine cause of death and manner of death in decedent's that fall under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner

Conduct pathological and toxicological analyses.

Collect evidence for law enforcement during examinations.

Confer and coordinate with death investigators and law enforcement.

Write thorough reports effectively conveying findings and opinions.

Supervise and review cases with forensic pathology fellows and pathology residents.

Discuss cases with family members, law enforcement, and attorneys.

Provides courtroom testimony and depositions.

Conducts County medical examiner activities in compliance with established regulations.

Performs related work as assigned.

General Description

Determines via autopsy the cause and manner of death in any violent, unexpected, or unnatural death in Broward County.

Formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and / or elected officials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires graduation from a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), jointly administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association (M.D.), or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association accredits osteopathic (D.O.) schools. Special Certifications and Licenses Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Florida. Successful completion of an anatomic or anatomic / clinical pathology residency program and forensic pathology fellowship by time of hire. All post graduate programs must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Must be board certified in anatomic & forensic pathology or anatomic & clinical & forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology or obtain such certification within two (2) years of commencement of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Performs full forensic autopsies or external body examinations; prepares autopsy reports of findings; reviews reports of death received from hospitals, police agencies, and private physicians in order to determine jurisdiction of cases.

Conducts on-site (scene) death investigations; performs cremation views of bodies for certifications.

Conducts microscopic examinations of tissue to determine conditions which might have contributed to the death as needed.

Testifies in deposition and trial; furnishes law enforcement officials with evidence and provides professional assistance.

Explains cause of death to relatives of the deceased; provides quality control for other medical examiners; assists in the training of medical students.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposureto toxic / caustic chemicals.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Tech Savvy

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Ensures that the team has adequate resources to invest in technology advancements and the training to use them well. Deploys some new technologies to enhance effectiveness of the group and business.

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Engages with a wide network, across many functions, disciplines, and business units, to add value to organizational efforts. Leverages a wide network to provide insight and influence outcomes.

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.

Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a clear grasp of the organizational culture and political dynamics; helps people make connections and thrive. Secures the vigorous commitment and enthusiasm of champions and advocates.

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by regularly practicing and applying new knowledge and skills; is quick to share new learning with others. Creates a thorough, detailed development plan.

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities Note : During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual / vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.