The medical examiner executive is a person who works in the field of medicine and law. The medical examiner executive is responsible for investigating cases of death as well as performing autopsies or post-mortem examinations. A medical examiner executive must also provide expert testimony in court related to their findings during an investigation. There are many duties that come along with being a medical examiner executive including administrative work, testifying before a jury, writing reports detailing findings in an investigation, coordinating with other agencies involved in investigations such as police departments and emergency response teams (such as firefighters), etc.
Job Description
As a Medical Examiner Executives, you will be responsible for processing and investigating deaths that occur in your jurisdiction. This can include conducting autopsies, issuing death certificates and attending court hearings as an expert witness. You must have extensive knowledge of human anatomy and pathology in order to determine causes of death based on external examination alone.
You will spend much of your time working indoors in laboratories or offices but may also need to perform autopsies at crime scenes or other locations where bodies have been found.
The business hours can vary depending on what time frame needs to be covered by the examiner assigned to handle each case; however most cases are worked during normal business hours (Monday through Friday).
Work Site Environment
The work site environment is important to the success of your job. You will be working in a clean and safe environment, so you can do your best work without worrying about getting injured. You will also be working in a team environment where everyone helps each other out and supports each other’s efforts to achieve goals. This type of collaboration helps create an atmosphere that encourages innovation and creativity, which are essential for solving problems on the job.
Finally, because this position involves interacting with people from all walks of life (medical professionals, law enforcement officials), it is necessary for us to stress how important it is for our employees’ personal behavior reflect positively upon our company image so that we may continue enjoying good relations with our clients as well as build strong relationships between them in order for them come back again when needed!
Business Hours
The business hours of the Medical Examiner’s Office are as follows:
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
- Saturday and Sunday, closed (except for emergencies)
The coroner’s office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year; however, if you call after-hours and leave a message with your name and phone number on their voicemail system, an investigator will return your call within 24 hours during normal business days only!
Starting Salary and Experience
The starting salary for a medical examiner is dependent on location and experience. The average salary of a medical examiner in the United States is $59,000 per year as of 2016, but this can range anywhere from $40,000-$80,000 depending on location and experience.
For example: In New York City (NYC), the average annual salary of an ME is $70k while in Pittsburgh PA it’s closer to $50k. However if you have more education than just an associate degree then your chances are better at making higher wages with less experience because employers know they’re getting someone who knows what they’re doing right out of school instead of having to train someone first before hiring them full-time or part-time positions where there aren’t many openings available due to competition between multiple candidates vying for those same positions.
Education and Training Requirements
In order to work as an ME, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in a medical field. This can be from any discipline–for example, anatomy or forensic science, but it’s important that you have some experience in the medical field before applying for this position.
The majority of employers offer on-the-job training for new employees who don’t already have any certification as an ME; however, if you already have certification (such as through the American Board of Forensic Toxicology), then there’s no need for additional education or training.
Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations Needed
In order to practice as a Medical Examiner Executive, you must have the following licenses, certificates and registrations:
- A license to practice medicine in the state where you work. If you are not licensed in your home state and want to become licensed here, contact us for more information about how we can help with this process.
- A license from the American Board of Pathology (ABP) or its equivalent organization in another country if it has one; these organizations provide certification based on educational background and experience requirements set by each individual board member’s specialty area of expertise.
Conclusion
As a medical examiner executive, you will be responsible for conducting autopsies and other forensic investigations on deceased individuals. You may also be called upon to testify in court cases involving such investigations. The work environment can be stressful and demanding, but it can also be rewarding when you see justice served for victims or families who have lost loved ones due to violent crimes such as murder or suicide. Medical examiner executives are required by law (or license) in most states; therefore, it is important that aspiring professionals understand what type of education they need before entering this field