ANATOMIC PATH TECH / IN HOUSE INVESTIGATOR

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting the pathologist with all aspects of forensic and hospital autopsies, which includes evisceration, photography, radiography, and identification of bodies. The role also requires admitting and releasing bodies from the morgue. A significant part of the job is performing death investigations, primarily in a follow-up capacity, but also extending to some death scene investigations. The individual will be responsible for collecting evidence, obtaining radiographic images and toxicology specimens during autopsies, and preparing death certificates for physicians. Additionally, the role entails requesting relevant documents like police reports and medical records, conducting follow-up interviews with family or witnesses, and reviewing/correcting investigative reports. The Anatomic Path Tech / In House Investigator will also represent the Office of the Medical Examiner at community meetings.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of medicolegal death investigation experience OR Associate’s degree in forensic science or related field and 4 years of medicolegal death investigation experience OR Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or related field and 2 years of medicolegal death investigation experience.
Registry-level certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators required within two years of employment.
Strong organizational, communication, and report writing skills
Knowledge of anatomy
Ability to work in an emotionally and physically taxing work environment.

Nice To Haves

Registry-level certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators preferred at time of appointment
Autopsy assistant experience.
Familiarity with Sparrow's database, MDI Log.

Responsibilities

Prepare bodies for autopsy
Eviscerate bodies at autopsy including complex dissections
Assist with identification of bodies
Admit and release bodies from the morgue
Collect evidence at autopsy and maintain chain of custody
Obtain radiographic images of bodies
Obtain toxicology specimens at autopsy
Prepare death certificates for the physicians
Request police reports, medical records, and other documents relevant to death investigations
Perform follow-up interviews with family or other witnesses
Review and correct investigative reports
Represent the Office of the Medical Examiner at various community meetings
Death scene investigation