Job Description

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Duties

Medical Examiner Investigators are responsible for conducting investigations regarding the mode of death (e.g. accident, suicide, homicide, or natural causes).Incumbents are responsible for locating and notifying next of kin which, includes direct interaction with distraught families. The investigative work performed by Medical Examiner Investigator I's is distinguished from that of law enforcement officials or medical personnel, which focuses on criminal evidence, violations of the law, or biological cause of death.

Requirements

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong medical background, not limited to the nursing field, Corpsman or Paramedic
• A number of years of documented experience in the field involving direct patient care
• Demonstrated ability to communicate directly with their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year paid experience as a full-time Medical Examiner Investigator, Deputy Coroner, Forensic Autopsy Assistant, Forensic Embalmer or Forensic Technician in a Coroner or Medical Examiner's facility;
OR,
• Two (2) years paid experience as any of the following: full-time Peace Officer (as defined in California Penal Code Sections 830 or 832), Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or served in a medical capacity dealing with patient care, within a medical facility;
OR,
• Possession of an associate degree or completion of 60 semester units from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency. Coursework must have included 15 semester units in medical terminology, anatomy, biology, chemistry, investigations, forensics, or physiology.

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