Deputy Medical Examiner, Medical Examiner's Office

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the investigation or supervision of investigation for all types of deaths. Performs medico-legal investigations, autopsies, and examinations, and orders analytical testing to determine accurate cause and manner of death, including investigation within the jurisdiction of the Webb County Medical Examiner in accordance with Articles 49.0 and 49.25, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Family Code, and the Texas Health and Safety Codes, including those cases contracted with other counties outside of Webb.

Major Duties

• Conducts post-mortem examinations to determine cause and manner of death.
• Orders appropriate analytical testing.
• Collects specimens and evidentiary materials and requests testing.
• Dictates findings upon completion of post-mortem examinations.
• Prepares written opinion reports regarding case findings, including the interpretation and findings.
• Signs official death certificate.
• Promptly reviews and signs Medical Examiner reports.
• Responds to scenes when necessary or requested.
• Assists in the recovery of decedents.
• Provides family conferences in person and by telephone to family members of the deceased to increase the level of understanding of causes of death, manner of death, and physiologic and psychological mechanisms involved.
• Responsible for assisting with the review of all medical investigator reports to ensure accuracy.
• Provides expert forensic pathology witness testimony in Local and State court proceedings to include testimony in out-of-county autopsy cases.
• Confers with attorneys, law enforcement, physicians, family members, and the general public, as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine as a medical doctor in the State of Texas, issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in forensic pathology.
• Board certification in Anatomic/Clinical or Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the Board of Osteopathy.
• Board eligible/certified in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the Board of Osteopathy.

Supplemental Information

• Medicolegal investigation of death techniques.
• Modern forensic pathology methods and techniques.
• Standard autopsy room protocols.
• Rules and collection of evidence.
• Federal, State, Local, and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Budgeting development, process and maintenance.
• Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function.
• Principle and procedures of record keeping.
• Business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Skill in: Using and caring of autopsy room equipment, photography equipment, and microscope.
• Holding inquests, and documenting results of application of forensic pathology, toxicology, histology, and other medical-legal procedures.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Dealing effectively and professionally with distraught, upset, or potentially volatile family members or situations.
• Interpret, follow, and enforce written rules, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Work independently.
• Deal with death-related environment daily and unpleasant odors associated with autopsies.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Life Insurance

• Ancillary products

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Employee Clinic*

• Vacation and sick leave

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays

• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

• Available to ALL employees

Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

01

Are you licensed to practice medicine as a medical doctor in the State of Texas, issued by the Texas Medical Board?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed an accredited fellowship in forensic pathology?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you board-certified in Anatomic/Clinical or Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the Board of Osteopathy?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you board-eligible/certified in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the Board of Osteopathy?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid and current Texas driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid and current out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas driver's license.

06

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Employer Webb County (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 204

Laredo, Texas, 78040