NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER |
Code | : | 330417 PKR |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 1 |
1. | Visits scene of death; examines body to ascertain cause of death. |
2. | Investigates facts concerning circumstances of death; determines necessity for an autopsy. |
3. | Consults with Chief Medical Examiner and pathologists on all cases. |
4. | Investigates circumstances of death when permit to cremate body is requested. |
5. | Prepares reports of investigations. |
6. | Testifies in court and before the Grand Jury, as requested. |
1. | Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine. |
2. | Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of medical investigative techniques. |
3. | Ability to exercise independent judgment in solving problems arising from the performance of postmortem examinations. |
4. | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers, hospital officials, and staff. |