Medical Investigator I - Office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Investigate deaths that fall within the medical examiner jurisdiction in Wayne County. Evaluate and document the location of the deceased. Function as a liaison between the Medical Examiner's office, health and law enforcement agencies and the general public.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least six (6) years of full-time paid experience in criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency, police department, or prosecutor's office
• Associate's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field with at least four (4) years investigative experience
• Bachelor's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field and two (2) years investigative experience
• Bachelor's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice or health care related field with an additional qualification in Forensic Investigation or Forensic Science
• Registered Nurse in Nursing with four (4) years of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient or public health setting
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient or public health setting
• Physician Assistant with an MPAS, MHS, MMSc or equivalent and one (1) year of clinical experience
• Pathologist's Assistant with an MSc, MHS or equivalent and one (1) year of clinical experience
• Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) can substitute for one year of experience and Advanced Certification by the ABMDI can substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s licenses and satisfactory driving record as determined by university policy.

Responsibilities

• Document and photograph the scene of the deceased and collect relevant property and records. Ensure ID of decedent and arrange for transport to morgue. Supervise the collection of the remains by the transport service.
• Gather medical records, including laboratory and x-ray results from varied health care settings, including hospitals, doctor's offices and extended care facilities. Gather other public agency records, such as police and EMS records where required to complete a case.
• Perform detailed searches of public and other records where the identity of the deceased is unknown. Release bodies to funeral homes.
• Meet with the families of the deceased in the office and guide them through the identification process. Handle inquiries and complaints related to the Medical Examiner's cases. Manage cremation permit requests.
• Assist Pathologist with dissection of body and its organs. Reception of the body at the morgue, with documentation of intake, as well as weighing and measuring body. Clean and maintain autopsy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED