Medicolegal Death Investigator -Wabasha and Goodhue counties

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Conducts death investigations on an on-call basis for specified geographic area under the jurisdiction of the county Medical Examiner (ME). Responds quickly to potentially traumatic and/or disturbing death scenes and conducts examination of decedent, confirming death, and securing decedent and property on their person. Coordinates field data collection, preserves evidence at scene, photographs scene, acquires and compiles pertinent medical history, performs data entry, and generates reports. Writes complete, accurate and comprehensive statement of investigations. Provides timely communication of pertinent case information to Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office (SMRMEO) staff, Office of Decedent Affairs, law enforcement and decedent next of kin, as appropriate. Facilitates transportation of remains to designated ME facility. Performs additional tasks as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or completion of the Mayo Clinic Medical Examiner's Office internship.
• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of applicable work experience (i.e. emergency response, law enforcement or medical profession).
• Experience with computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, web-based systems).
• Must achieve certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI) within one year of accrual of required hours.
• Must have a valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous employment as an investigator with a Medical Examiner or Coroner office.
• Previous experience with transport of decedents.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct death investigations on an on-call basis.
• Respond to potentially traumatic and/or disturbing death scenes.
• Examine decedent and confirm death.
• Secure decedent and property on their person.
• Coordinate field data collection and preserve evidence at the scene.
• Photograph the scene and acquire pertinent medical history.
• Perform data entry and generate reports.
• Write complete and accurate statements of investigations.
• Communicate pertinent case information to relevant parties.
• Facilitate transportation of remains to designated ME facility.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree