On-Call Forensic Pathology Services

The County of Sacramento is seeking a qualified forensic pathology provider to furnish professional forensic pathology services for deaths under the jurisdiction of the Coroner. The selected consultant will provide services on an as-needed basis, including medicolegal autopsies, external examinations, case reviews, consultations, report preparation, and expert witness testimony. The consultant must have experience providing forensic pathology services to Coroner offices, Medical Examiner offices, or comparable organizations, and must be Board Certified in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or possess equivalent qualifications. The consultant will work collaboratively with County personnel to establish mutually agreeable work schedules, coverage needs, case assignments, and report completion timelines. Some key responsibilities include: • Performing medicolegal autopsies and external examinations • Reviewing and evaluating investigative reports, medical records, toxicology results, laboratory findings, radiology studies, photographs, and other relevant evidence • Determining and certifying the cause and manner of death • Preparing and completing autopsy reports, external examination reports, supplemental reports, and other required case documentation • Consulting with Coroner personnel regarding death investigations and forensic findings • Providing expert witness testimony in court proceedings • Maintaining complete, accurate, and legally defensible case records • Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical requirements governing forensic pathology services.