Vidant Health
Director of ECU Medical Center Regional Forensic Pathology
Vidant Health, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for oversight of forensic services operations in the ECU Regional Forensic Pathology Center, directing the provision of coordinated, efficient and effective analytical, investigative, and administrative services. The scope of work includes direct oversight of contracted forensic services; ensuring the efficient operation of the physical facility; managing the operating budget and expenditures; engaging in outward facing communications with community stakeholders, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and other state government partners; and supporting cooperative relationships with law enforcement agencies, the legal-judicial system, and the general public.
Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred major course work in Criminal Justice, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Forensic Medicine, public health administration or related fields. Experience with investigations of sudden or unusual deaths, and/or post mortem examination of bodies, or providing public health administrative services, or service within the criminal justice profession, including at least two years at a supervisory level. Preferred Requirements
Knowledge of:
Principles of crime and accident investigation, identification and preservation of physical evidence and methods used in presenting evidence in court Photographic, fingerprinting and interviewing principles and techniques Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, executive orders, agency rules and regulations pertaining to the investigation of deaths Recognized medical causes of death Safety precautions related to forensic investigations The methods, practices and procedures used in the dissection of bodies The clerical and related procedures involved in receiving and releasing bodies Surgical instruments and related equipment needed to dissect bodies Administrative principles, practices and techniques for forensic death investigation and autopsy work Computer software applications related to the work of the forensic operation Public health administration principles, practices, goals and programs Supervisory methods and techniques Budget and fiscal administration Principles, practices and procedures in such administrative areas as human resources management, procurement, contracting Skill in:
Problem-solving among organizational levels and including external stakeholders to achieve mutual objectives Ability to:
Collect, analyze and synthesize information related to cause and manner of death which reflects the investigation and supports the examination and determination by the Medical Examiner Formulate administrative directions and new or alternative strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives Read, comprehend and apply complex materials that convey scientific, technical, medical, or legal information Present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing Administer the affairs of the ECU Regional Forensic Pathology Center; Direct a staff of forensic investigators and forensic technicians, through subordinate managers Establish and maintain effective relationships with associates within ECU and ECU Health, representatives of governmental agencies, decedent representatives, family members and the general public Maintain records and prepare reports Other Information
40 hours per week Primarily Monday - Friday (days) Great Benefits
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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
ECU Health
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for oversight of forensic services operations in the ECU Regional Forensic Pathology Center, directing the provision of coordinated, efficient and effective analytical, investigative, and administrative services. The scope of work includes direct oversight of contracted forensic services; ensuring the efficient operation of the physical facility; managing the operating budget and expenditures; engaging in outward facing communications with community stakeholders, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and other state government partners; and supporting cooperative relationships with law enforcement agencies, the legal-judicial system, and the general public.
Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred major course work in Criminal Justice, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Forensic Medicine, public health administration or related fields. Experience with investigations of sudden or unusual deaths, and/or post mortem examination of bodies, or providing public health administrative services, or service within the criminal justice profession, including at least two years at a supervisory level. Preferred Requirements
Knowledge of:
Principles of crime and accident investigation, identification and preservation of physical evidence and methods used in presenting evidence in court Photographic, fingerprinting and interviewing principles and techniques Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, executive orders, agency rules and regulations pertaining to the investigation of deaths Recognized medical causes of death Safety precautions related to forensic investigations The methods, practices and procedures used in the dissection of bodies The clerical and related procedures involved in receiving and releasing bodies Surgical instruments and related equipment needed to dissect bodies Administrative principles, practices and techniques for forensic death investigation and autopsy work Computer software applications related to the work of the forensic operation Public health administration principles, practices, goals and programs Supervisory methods and techniques Budget and fiscal administration Principles, practices and procedures in such administrative areas as human resources management, procurement, contracting Skill in:
Problem-solving among organizational levels and including external stakeholders to achieve mutual objectives Ability to:
Collect, analyze and synthesize information related to cause and manner of death which reflects the investigation and supports the examination and determination by the Medical Examiner Formulate administrative directions and new or alternative strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives Read, comprehend and apply complex materials that convey scientific, technical, medical, or legal information Present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing Administer the affairs of the ECU Regional Forensic Pathology Center; Direct a staff of forensic investigators and forensic technicians, through subordinate managers Establish and maintain effective relationships with associates within ECU and ECU Health, representatives of governmental agencies, decedent representatives, family members and the general public Maintain records and prepare reports Other Information
40 hours per week Primarily Monday - Friday (days) Great Benefits
#LI-SB1
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.