Performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.Reviews items related to autopsies such as hospital charts, medicolegal death investigator reports, law enforcement agency reports and postmortem results.Investigates unnatural deaths by performing scene investigations, gathering information and responding to hospitals.Serves as an expert witness in depositions, grand jury sessions, trials and conferences with attorneys.Provides expert witness capabilities for all forensic criminal and civil actions associated with cases investigated and any other forensic needs within Maricopa County.Participates in conferences with family members, law enforcement, attorneys and other individuals to provide information on investigations and autopsies.Trains personnel such as forensic technicians, investigators, photographers, and other personnel assisting in their autopsies.Provide assistance and guidance to the organ donor centers.Participate in mass fatality planning, training and other relevant exercises as needed.Presents lectures for students, officers and general community.With approval of the Director and the Chief Medical Examiner, may provide information to citizens, groups, news media and the general public.Writes scientific papers and presentations materials. Attends seminars and lectures for continuing education in forensic medicine.Provides training and/or observation opportunities to selected students during autopsy examinations.Performs other duties of a comparable level as required or assigned by the Chief Medical Examiner.

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