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Montgomery County Texas

Asst Medical Examiner

Montgomery County Texas, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303

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APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.

Department:

Medical Examiners Office

Job Title:

Assistant Medical Examiner

Annual Salary:

$265,450.51

Location:

5101 North Parkway Conroe, TX 77303

Civil Service:

Not Applicable

Shift Hours:

To be discussed during interview; office hours 8:00am - 5:00pm

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements • Graduate of accredited medical college or university with Doctor of Medicine Degree and Texas Medical License • Valid American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology • Experience with courtroom testimony • Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in conducting postmortem external examinations, autopsies, medical/dental examination, identification procedures; and knowledge of trauma origin, natural diseases, toxicology, serology, DNA analysis and photography. Skill in extracting blood, tissue and organ samples for analysis

Primary Job Duties • Performs or directs all postmortem examinations and autopsies, laboratory analysis, and cause of death determinations as directed under Texas Criminal Code 49.25. • Testifies in Local, State and Federal Court Proceedings as an expert medical witness as required • Preparation of reports containing examination findings; interpretation and discussion of findings with medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, district attorneys, decedents family, news media and general public

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.