Forensic Pathologist

$295,000.00 - $325,008.00 annually

Hawaii Pacific

Department of Medical Examiner

City and County of Honolulu

Oahu

Hawaii

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: At time of application:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; and
2. Successful completion of, or current enrollment in, an accredited Fellowship in Forensic Pathology.  (Note:  Successful completion of an accredited Fellowship in Forensic Pathology is required prior to appointment.)

Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Verification Requirement:  Verification of the above listed items is needed as part of the hiring process.  If available, please attach your documentation to your application, or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI  96813.  Copies will not be returned.  Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your submitted documents must be legible to be given credit. LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: At time of application:

1. Certification in Anatomic Pathology or Combined Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.

At time of appointment:

1. License to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii; and
2. Board certification or board eligibility for certification in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. (Note: Certification in Forensic Pathology must be obtained within two years from the date of appointment.)

Verification Requirement:  You must provide evidence of your required license/certification at the time indicated above.  If available, please attach an electronic copy to your application, or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.  Copies will not be returned. All information on your submitted documents must be legible to be given credit. All required licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time noted above and maintained on a current basis thereafter.

A Forensic Pathologist performs post-mortem examinations and medicolegal investigations of death, including generation of autopsy reports and findings; testifies as an expert medical witness in court; directs, coordinates and supervises the technical and day-to-day operational activities of the Department of the Medical Examiner; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) vacancy with the Department of the Medical Examiner.  The position requires rotational on-call on weekends and holidays, and involves exposure to x-ray radiation, communicable diseases and occasionally toxic substances.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be placed on an eligible list for consideration. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in this department.

The following examples of work are generally stated and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position and consistent with the class concept.

• Performs autopsies on cases referred to the Department of the Medical Examiner as indicated and authorized by law.
• Studies the cause, manner and mechanism of death and prepares reports of findings.
• Performs microscopic examination of tissue specimens to diagnose and determine the extent and kind of diseases present.
• Conducts toxicological studies.
• Directs, coordinates and supervises all technical activities relative to the performance of post-mortem examinations.
• May assist and render advice in the collection of evidence at scenes of alleged crimes.
• Testifies as an expert medical witness at criminal and court proceedings to provide documented, impartial evidence.
• Documents and maintains records of all autopsy findings.
• Keeps abreast of developments, methods and techniques in forensic pathology.

• Low homicide rate
• Conducting less than 250 autopsies per year when fully staffed
• Consultants available: neuropathology, pediatric pathology, forensic anthropology and odontology
• Toxicology testing currently provided by NMS Labs with short turnaround time
• On site histology
• Partnership with University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
• Facility under renovation
• One fully funded conference annually
• Paid NAME/AAFS dues and cost for maintenance of board certification
• Assistance for Continuing Medical Education materials and conference fees

For additional information about the Department of the Medical Examiner, visit: https://www.honolulu.gov/med/
For questions about the position you may email: mkobayashi@honolulu.gov

Full-Time

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Continuous