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Assistant Medical Examiner (PT)



Assistant Medical Examiner


Are you a medical physician with a current license? Do you have certification in Anatomic, Anatomic/Clinical or Forensic Pathology? The Utah Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking out a qualified individual to fill their role of Assistant Medical Examiner.


Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs and/or supervises the performance of autopsies, gross and histological examinations of surgical specimens, and microscopic examinations, evaluates all data and prepares reports of findings.
  • Certifies the cause and manner of death and prepares final reports of cases which includes reports of investigations of death.
  • Provides expert testimony in courts of law, pre-trial reviews and other proceedings as an expert witness.
  • Assists in teaching concepts of forensic medicine to medical students, pathology residents, law enforcement, medical and other personnel.
  • Conducts lectures and other educational presentations to law enforcement, medical, legal and other professional groups.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:
  • Applicants must hold an MD degree, DO degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification), be board certified in anatomic pathology, be board eligible or board certified in forensic pathology, and be eligible for a Utah State medical license.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • American Board of Pathology (ABP) certifications in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology.
  • ABP certification in neuropathology, cardiac pathology, or pediatric pathology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in teaching or academic research.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a forensic pathologist.

The Agency:
This is an opportunity to to be part of a dynamic team and positively impact your community by dedicating your skills and passion to serving the State of Utah. To learn more about the Office of the Medical Examiner, click HERE.

Qualifications

  • ACGME approved fellowship in forensic Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic Pathology and American Board of Pathology certification in forensic Pathology (within two years of hiring)
  • Completion of an ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) approved residency in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology
  • Current unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of Utah (MD)
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Date Posted
05/08/2025
Job Reference
44877
Organization
250 Health & Human Services, 1501 DHHS MEDICAL EXAMINER
Location
Salt Lake County, UT
Category
Health Evaluator/Consultant
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