Top 16 Medical examiner Jobs in Texas

Assistant Medical Examiner
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $300,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Forensic Nurse Examiner PRN (Ben Taub Hospital)
Harris Health —Houston, TX
- $57.00 - $66.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Bachelor of Science
Deputy Medical Examiner, Medical Examiner's Office
Webb County, TX —Laredo, TX
- $250,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- English
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Asst Medical Examiner - 184
Montgomery County ESD No. 10 —Conroe, TX
- $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- In-person
Deputy Medical Examiner
Bexar County —Bexar County, TX
- Overtime
- Medicine
- Mid-level
- Office
- Retirement plan
Firearms Examiner
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $85,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Extended hours
- Medicine
- Surgery
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Forensic Lab Technician - Forensic Services - 1
Brazos County —Brazos County, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER - INVESTIGATOR (ME)
County of El Paso, TX —El Paso, TX
- $60,578.64 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Anatomy knowledge
- Hospital
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Forensic Medical - Pathologist
PathGroup —Beaumont, TX
- Medicine
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
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Autopsy Technician
Lubbock County —Lubbock, TX
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- 5 years
- Word processing
FORENSIC DEATH INVESTIGATOR II - Medical Examiner
Tarrant County, TX —Tarrant County, TX
- $29.98 - $32.98 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
Medical Death Investigator, Part Time, Medical Examiner
Webb County, TX —Laredo, TX
- $20.38 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
CLERK, INVESTIGATOR - Medical Examiner
Tarrant County, TX —Tarrant County, TX
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST SECRETARY - Medical Examiner
Tarrant County, TX —Tarrant County, TX
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Medical office experience
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance

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OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER - INVESTIGATOR (ME)
County of El Paso, TX —El Paso, TX
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
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Assistant Medical Examiner

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$300,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Computer operation
Forensic medicine
Court testimony
Pathology
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Driver's License
Medical License
Safety equipment
Productivity software
Forensic pathology
Editing
Respirator

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Position Description

Mission

The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.

Vision

To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.

Brief Assistant Medical Examiner Overview:

The Assistant Medical Examiner conducts medicolegal death investigations pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 49.25, including external examination of decedents as well as complete and partial autopsies, with appropriate evidence collection; provides testimonial evidence in court regarding medicolegal death investigations and evidence collected from bodies; and teaches trainees (forensic pathology fellows, pathology residents, medical residents, medical students, nursing students) about various aspects of medicolegal death investigation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conducts and completes medicolegal death investigations pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 49.25, including performing autopsies and external examinations of decedents; collecting histologic, toxicologic, and physical evidence; interpreting gross anatomic pathology and microscopic pathology; interpreting toxicologic results; reviewing and synthesizing of medical records and police reports; crafting timely and thorough autopsy reports; and signing death certificates on a timely basis
Provides expert testimony in criminal and civil court matters relating to medicolegal death investigations (including substitute testimony for other Assistant Medical Examiners who may not be available for testimony); prepares for testimony by attending depositions and pretrial conferences with prosecutor, plaintiff, and defense attorneys as needed
Participates in ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement activities within the Pathology Division, including regular attendance at daily case assignment and review conferences, and weekly quality assurance and consensus conferences
Is fully engaged in teaching activities at the Department including mentoring forensic pathology fellows, supervising medical residents, and providing guidance to medical students, nursing students, and other trainees, including providing direct supervision and instruction in autopsy performance as well as providing instructional presentations and lectures
Participates in administrative aspects of the medical examiner operation, including weekly administrative meetings, and performing other tasks as required (participation in regular review / revision of standard operating procedures, participation in various accreditation preparation activities)
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are requested of the employee for this position.
Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Licensure:

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas by the date of employment
Certification by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology by the date of employment
Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Additional Requirements:

Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly after employment)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Expertise in forensic pathology, general anatomic pathology, and broad foundational knowledge of other medical and surgical specialties
Ability to communicate effectively with lay, technical, medical, and legal audiences; ability to provide empathetic consultation with family members of decedents, dictate autopsy findings, edit autopsy reports, and provide testimony as required in civil and criminal proceedings
Must be able to calmly, effectively, and convincingly express complex analytical conclusions and medical decisions in adversarial situations
Excellent time management skills, strategies, and abilities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Location:

Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences - 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full time; Monday-Friday, plus weekend and holiday rotation.
Consistently requires > 40 hours per week
Hours may vary based on needs of Department
Must be available to work during severe weather events or other emergencies if necessary

Work Environment:

Morgue / office setting
Routine exposure to deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, environmental hazards, and toxins
Will be exposed to biohazardouses materials and offensive odors

Physical Demands:

Medium work.
Requires physical strength to push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds frequently and repeatedly
Must be physically able to stand for extended periods
Must be able to effectively don and doff appropriate personal protective equipment (including N95 mask, gown, face protection, as well as self-contained breathing apparatus as required), and be able to wear personal protective gear for extended periods (hours) while conducting intricate postmortem examinations

Additional Information:

Reports To: Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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