Medical Examiner Investigator Jobs

About The Position

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
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s licenses and satisfactory driving record as determined by university policy.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) can substitute for one year of experience
• Advanced Certification by the ABMDI can substitute for two (2) years of experience.

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.