Deputy Medical Examiner, On-call

Kenosha County•Kenosha, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenosha County is seeking an on-call Deputy Medical Examiner. The mission of the Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office is to ensure that death investigations are carried out in an expeditious and professional manner, while providing the highest level of sensitivity and compassion to the surviving loved ones during their time of grief. Primary functions of this position are to investigate the medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Kenosha County, and to prepare written reports documenting the investigative findings. This position reports to the Medical Examiner and the Chief Deputy Medical Examiner. This position is part-time as per a monthly on-call schedule, with no benefits. The on-call schedule includes primarily nights, weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and holidays. The on-site required response time is within 60 minutes of the time of call/notification. Employees in this position must provide a minimum of 24 hours of availability each month. While this availability is required for scheduling purposes, staff are not typically scheduled for the full 24 hours.

Requirements

Associate degree in criminal justice, nursing, or closely related field from a university, college, or technical school
Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement, as a first responder (e.g., firefighter, EMT), a licensed or certified nurse, or a medical care provider
Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
Must obtain ABMDI certification within three to five years of service, if applicant does not already meet ABMDI application requirements at time of hire, and maintain certification through duration of employment
Must possess a valid driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state; have a safe driving record; and be insurable
Must have reliable transportation to respond to the Medical Examiner’s Office to retrieve the response vehicle
Must have internet access
Knowledge of Kenosha County geography
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration
Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to public health
Skill in interpersonal communication to deal courteously and effectively with other employees and the public
Skill in organization
Skill in investigation - using multiple resources to locate next of kin and searching decedent’s home for clues
Ability to act as the guardian of the public and trust
Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of modern medical examiner principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
Ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups
Ability to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently
Ability to operate a computer with knowledge and proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently
Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled investigation
Determine whether a death is within the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction and requires an investigation in accordance with WI Statutes Chapter 979
Maintain availability by telephone during on-call hours
Prepare human remains for transport from a scene
Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information regarding the circumstances surrounding a death
Communicate effectively and compassionately with the decedent's loved ones and other witnesses
Obtain the decedent’s medical and social history from physicians, medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police, and other involved persons
Communicate effectively with funeral directors and funeral home personnel
Speak and write in a professional manner; maintain a professional appearance
Submit clear, accurate, and objective reports for all death investigations in a timely manner, using a computerized web-based records management system and adhering to the prescribed format
Ensure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death
Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending continuing education seminars, training programs, and appropriate courses
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or Chief Deputy Medical Examiner
Perform and document post-mortem examinations under the direction of the Medical Examiner and/or Chief Deputy Medical Examiner
Maintain the electronic death investigation record by entering all available information regarding scene and case investigation, uploading documents such as postmortem examination, digital photographs, and all other documents pertaining to each death case, into the Medical Examiner database
Make arrangements for forensic autopsy with the contracted provider; for transport of the decedent; and for tissue donation (when appropriate) when an autopsy is to be ordered
Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical Examiner's Office and Kenosha County
Maintain communication with the Medical Examiner staff
Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate