Medical Death Investigator

Description

Responsible for conducting death investigations per Colorado Revised Statutes

(C.R.S.) *30-10-606, the Medical Death Investigator performs a variety

of forensic analytical duties in the investigation of deaths to assist in the

determination of cause and manner of death.

Note

The shift for this position is TBD but will include nights, weekends and

holidays

Duties

Officially pronounces death and coordinates with local police jurisdictions in

the matters of evidence and death scene documentation.

Receives initial notifications of death and responds to scenes of death to

perform death investigation and take custody of body. Obtains custody of,

removes and/or transports body and all pertinent evidence to ensure chain of

custody.

Locates next of kin and makes death notification, interview family regarding

deceased and obtains past medical history, funeral home selection and

disposition of remains and personal effects; communicates and sees to the

needs of the distraught families, makes referrals as necessary.

Conducts interviews of witnesses and pertinent persons relating to the death

of the deceased, prepares oral and written comprehensive reports relating to

each investigation, maintains records of each investigation and provides

repots to official agencies when requested. Communicates details of

investigations to the Coroner/Forensic Pathologist as appropriate.

Coordinates the efforts of multiple experts and databases of outside agencies

in order to properly collect and preserve necessary items to determine

identification of deceased.

Reviews requests for release of information and records to ensure that request

fall within guidelines of applicable laws. Disseminates information to

appropriate community partners in a responsible and accurate manner.

Testifies in court of law in regard to death cases.

Maintains electronic case record system and logs/records daily cases not

requiring Coroner response.

Assists in the storage and release of bodies, personal belongs, evidence

and medications.

Maintains inventory of investigative equipment and supplies.

All other duties as assigned by the Coroner.

Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge of basic autopsy procedures, medical technology, physiology,

anatomy.

Considerable knowledge and demonstrated skill of the principles,

practices, procedures, methods, equipment and techniques used in law

enforcement and death investigations.

Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the use of forensic practice and

procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with

superiors, fellow workers, other police and legal agency officials,

hospital staff and the general public.

Ability to use and exercise sound judgement and react effectively in an

emergency situation.

Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, ability to report the

results of laboratory tests clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability

Accessibility

Inclusivity

Integrity

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School degree or GED

Exposure working in a Coroner's/Medical Examiner's Office or related

medicolegal environment

Preferred Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years' experience conducting death investigations

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification***Any

equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the

requirements of the job will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable

motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, & drug screening.

Required to work rotating on call shifts and during emergency situations,

When Requested.Post-Employment Requirements

Successful completion of Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training.

Must co plete ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800. Must complete all training in

order to obtain ABMDI within two years of hire and maintain certification

through continuing education.

May be required to complete additional training at the request of Arapahoe

County Human Resources and the Coroner.

Work Environment

Work is generally based around a standard office environment with frequent

exposure to weather conditions and road hazards during scene work, retrieval

of a body and during gathering of information and evidence.

This position is exposed to communicable diseases, obnoxious odors, and

chemicals. Environment is one that is sometimes deemed extremely unpleasant

And Hazardous To The Average Individual.OSHA WARNING

This position has been determined to be a HIGH exposure risk to

'biohazards' associated with blood-borne pathogens (HIV, AIDS,

hepatitis B/C, etc.) and air-borne transmissions (TB, etc.).

Employees are advised that exposure to a biohazard may result in severe

illness or death. Employees are required by agency policy to use protective

equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat

exposur