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Incumbents serve as experts and have statewide responsibility in conducting, supervising and/or directing medico-legal investigations and examinations, including autopsies and examinations on deceased individuals whose deaths fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Medical Examiner. Incumbents prepare written reports regarding case findings, including the interpretation and findings, and issues official death certificate and final report ruling as to cause and manner of death. Coordinates ancillary testing, explaining results to families, law enforcement personnel and attorneys. Provides expert testimony in court, depositions, pre-trial reviews and other proceedings.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• This is an opportunity to to be part of a dynamic team and positively impact your community by dedicating your skills and passion to serving the state of Utah. 
• The Utah OME is a statewide system, positioned within the Department of Health and Human Services, and it has dedicated staff Forensic Epidemiologists.  This unique combination allows the OME to optimally leverage the public health aspect of Forensic Pathology. 
• Salt Lake City and its environs is very kid and dog friendly, with an abundance of easily accessible, predominantly outdoor activities available.
• Staff Forensic Neuropathologists and access to surgical pathology specialists through Adjunct Faculty appointment at the University of Utah Pathology Department.

The Agency

To learn more about the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Medical Examiner,

click here.  If offered this position, your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.