Forensic Pathologist #BD-261-05 - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing

• Ref #: BD-261-05 
• Profession: Physician 
• Specialty: Forensic Pathology 
• Location: Vancouver, WA 
• Facility Type: Public Health facility 
• Coverage Type: Onsite 
• Start Date: ASAP 
• Contract Length: 1 Year Minimum Qualifications: 
• WA MD/DO License 
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology 
• 3-4 years of experience practicing as a Board-Certified Forensic Pathologist Desired Competencies: 
• Forensic pathology best practices, NAME accreditation standards,    and principles and practices of death investigation. 
• Medical and legal aspects surrounding sudden and unnatural death; methods, practices,    equipment, and procedures of handling deceased individuals. 
• Data collection, statistical analysis and report writing principles and techniques;    laws, rules, and regulations affecting certification of death, release of bodies,    custody of the property of deceased persons and related matters; medical examiner office accreditation requirements 

• Performs postmortem examinations and reports for suspicious death cases (e.g., homicides, infant/toddler cases). 
• Retains samples, specimens, and tissues necessary for analysis, examination, and documentation. 
• Prepares detailed technical examination reports using appropriate reporting form and convention. 
• Issues preliminary reports in writing, of the cause of death where such determination is not dependent upon further investigation. 
• Keeps and maintains appropriate records, reports, and other documentation regarding investigations. 
• Confers with and provides expert testimony on cases performed as required by the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and other law enforcement officials. 
• Confers with death investigators and uses judgment to determine need to attend death scenes or discovery of remains. 
• Meets with family members of decedents as requested. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve