Responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out the statutory functions of the Coroner of Ada County; investigates sudden, unattended, unexpected or violent deaths within Ada County.

Essential Functions:

Examines human bodies in order to determine the cause and manner of death using various sources of information as well as the performance of autopsy;
Determines the cause of all violent, sudden, accidental, traumatic or unusual deaths; unattended deaths; deaths in which a criminal act is suspected and other deaths as provided in Idaho statutes;
Reviews cases and provides input based on medical judgment to determine if an autopsy needs to be conducted; Inquires into the cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and establishes the identities of deceased persons;
Performs pathological and toxicological analyses and prepares documents for permanent records;
Completes death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death;
Observes and records the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence;
Collects and documents any pertinent medical history information;
Observes, records and preserves any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication and suicide notes, DNA evidence, fingerprints, trace evidence fibers, etc.;
Assists law enforcement agencies in search operations, excavations and recovery of bodies;
Examines scenes of death/crime;
Assists in directing emergency responses to disasters that require coroner services;
Provides assistance to law enforcement agencies and organ procurement agencies in cooperation with the Coroner;
Provides expert testimony in criminal proceedings related to deaths and consults with and advises the Prosecutor's office;
Formulates policy in regard to medical operations, directs its execution and evaluates work; Communicates standards and protocols to the Coroner;
Represents the county in various activities and interacts with the general public and other agencies.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Keeps informed of new and improved methods in forensic pathology and medicine and instructs staff in such methods; Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of Idaho or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Idaho;
Must be a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or board eligible in forensic pathology within (6) months of hire;
Forensic pathologists in fellowship training may be considered eligible in lieu of above;
Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, anthropology and other related disciplines for identification and investigative purposes;
Knowledge of firearms and other instruments of death;
Knowledge of vehicular crash analysis;
Knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures;
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of criminal investigation and crime scene processing;
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to the operation of the county coroner's function;
Skill in performing autopsies and examination of human bodies;
Ability to operate scanning/imaging and or photographic, audio-visual, x-ray and related equipment; Ability to find, gather and collect information and data;
Ability to compile, code, categorize, calculate, audit, verify information or data;
Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively and efficiently in stressful, emergency, volatile, or crisis situations;
Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism;
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and members of other agencies;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, particularly as a witness in a courtroom;
Ability to use a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and database software;
Ability to follow safety procedures and perform the duties of the job without endangering self or others;
Adhere to NAME autopsy performance standards and requirements.

Compensation

$345,000 Annually

How to apply

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