Per Diem Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner-SAVI

Respond to sexual assault survivors in the Emergency Department when called in during shift.

Assist survivors of sexual violence by identifying and resolving or ameliorating needs related to the trauma through providing specialized medical assessment and treatment, evidence collection (as indicated), documentation, facilitation of follow-up and referrals, and testifying in court (as indicated).

1.Available by phone or pager for the duration of requested on-call shifts and able to reach the Mount Sinai ED within 60 minutes of being called in.

2.Respond to Emergency Department requests for assistance in treating sexual assault survivors during shift.

3.Provide clinical and forensic assessment and present menu of available options for survivor.

4.Provide medical and forensic interventions based on the needs and expressed wishes of the survivor.

5.Provide referral for follow-up medical needs.

6.Complete accurate records and documentation as outlined in the Mount Sinai ED Code 11 Protocol and via directions from SAFE Coordinator.

7.Debrief with the SAFE Coordinator the next business day following being called in for a case.

8.Participate in at least two Program Meetings annually.

9.Maintain SAFE credentials through completion of DOH-required continuing education, specific to sexual violence and forensic medicine, every three years.

10.Maintain state medical licensure

• Bachelors Degree
• One year of full-time clinical post-graduate experience.
• Physician, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner with a valid New York State license

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