Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine or a directly related field.(Must provide diploma at time of interview)
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES) Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.
Ability to fully perform an autopsy without the assistance of a technician.
Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy Work involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification dismissal after hire and/or placement on the Countys Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees such falsification may result in discipline up to and including termination and placement on the Countys Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances Article II Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color sex age religion disability national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status parental status source of income housing status military service or discharge status gender identity genetic information or any other protected category established by law statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources Article II. Personnel Polices Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations Article II. Human Rights Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
NOTE: As an internal candidate should you be offered the position salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
Medical Examiner Office will sponsor J1-B visa(s).
Other Visa(s) types may be admissible under Cook County policy and review.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Perform autopsies and postmortem examinations under supervision to determine causes and manners of death. Collect evidence for law enforcement agencies. Prepare reports of postmortem examinations and autopsies. Perform scene investigations to accurately determine causes and manners of death in particular cases. Assist in handling the work of assigned staff to ensure that autopsies are done in an appropriate manner. Supervise the work performed by Forensic Technicians. Answer inquiries from relatives and other interested parties as to the causes and manners of death. Consult with the Departments investigators. Make decisions concerning release of organs and tissues for transplantation purposes. Report communicable disease and other health threats found at autopsies to the Board of Health. Remain available to prepare expert testimony in criminal or civil court or at civil or criminal depositions. This position is At-Will and Actively Recruited.
* The Fellowship Program for 2027-2028 starts on 7/1/2027 and ends 6/30/2028.
* The County is an NRMP participant. This position will be filled using the NRMP process.