Medical Examiner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Certification from a technical school in a science or medical field.
• Valid Motor Vehicle License at a class level specific to assignment.
• Standard immunizations.
• Must pass a medical evaluation and be fit tested to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Ability to pass a full background check, which will include a driving history inquiry.
• Must be able to operate OCME vehicles while abiding to all Massachusetts State Driving Statutes and Regulations.
• A clean driving history is required for consideration. Must maintain a clean driving history as an OCME employee.
• Ability to lift and move human remains up to 250 lbs. with assistance and upwards of 70 lbs. independently.
• Assists the Medical Examiner in all aspects of the forensic autopsy.
• Must be able to follow and adhere to specific Standard Operating Procedures and become proficient in all skills associated with the autopsy and autopsy services.
• Assist in preparation and evisceration of the bodies.
• Assist in the collection of tissue and fluid/ toxicology samples.
• Responsible for appropriate handling, labeling, and for accurately entering specimens and evidentiary information into computer systems.
• Required to operate all autopsy and mortuary related equipment.
• Responsible for daily cleaning and disinfection of the autopsy suite and surgical instruments.
• Responsible for dispatching and responding to scenes and medical facilities.
• Responsible for moving, lifting, preparing, positioning, photographing, and storing remains on scene and at a medical examiner facility.
• Interact with both private and public entities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.