On Call - Deputy Medical Examiner

Status:   Part Time - Occasional, Non-Exempt

Pay Schedule:

Death Investigation - $85.85

Body Transport -        $61.89

Body View/Office/Meeting - $47.04

Per hour On-Call - $2.00

*On-Call is paid to one deputy scheduled to be on-call, but is not paid for any period of time during which the deputy performs any medical examiner related service, including travel time.

Position Open Until Filled

Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Responds to death calls, observes death scene, questions witnesses, and examines evidence to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.
2. Conducts thorough and independent death scene investigations to determine cause and manner of deaths falling within jurisdiction under State statutes.
3. Examines evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death as natural, suicide, homicide, accidental or undetermined. Takes photographs, collects toxicology samples, and other forensic evidence from the body.
4. Assists in identification of the decedent.  Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of custody procedures.
5. Performs death notifications. Answers families’ questions regarding the decedent.
6. Removes and transports the body from the scene to the appropriate facility. 
7. Conducts medical and social history data collection on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, families, friends, neighbors and other sources. 
8. Determines the necessity of an autopsy, toxicology and/or other testing.
9. Performs or orders physical examinations or tests incidental to any matter of a criminal nature when requested by the Court or District Attorney.
10. Documents case investigations and all property recovered and released to next of kin.
11. Obtains personal data and medical history by examining documents and interviewing relatives, friends and acquaintances.
12. Completes cremation releases, disinterment permits, medical record requests, subpoenas and other legally binding documents.
13. Maintains complete files on all cases reported to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Completes forms, utilizes appropriate case management software, and prepares reports and other documents and materials relevant to an investigation.
14. Compassionately deals with the family and loved ones of the deceased in a professional manner, which may include death notification and appropriate release of all information regarding the cause and manner of death.
15. Upon request from the District Attorney, give accurate and complete testimony as to the method of investigation used in a case and the findings of that investigative process.
16. Provides on-call death investigation coverage, which is 24/7 unless proper replacement is reported.
17. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES  

• Knowledge in performing thorough death investigations and ability to complete effectively.
• Ability to analyze and interpret medical and legal documents.
• Ability to assess scene of death and effectively investigate situation.
• Ability to draft legal correspondence and create reports.
• Scientific or medical knowledge and background for identifying issues in death investigations.
• Ability to coordinate scheduling to provide coverage 24 hours/day.
• Knowledge of the County’s and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.