Medicolegal Death Investigator: Forensic Scene Expert

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Virginia; On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match and

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking Medicolegal Death Investigators I/II to conduct investigations of deaths under the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Duties include scene response, data collection, report preparation, records review and evidence handling.

Occasional travel, varying shifts, and potential exposure to hazards are required. Investigator II additions include training responsibilities, educational lectures, and oversight of per diem investigators and fellows.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws and standards in medicolegal death investigations.
• Familiarity with anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Understanding pharmacology or forensic medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate deaths under OCME jurisdiction, handle reports, review medical records and other documents.
• Respond to death scenes, collect data, move remains and assist identification.
• Determine necessity for autopsy or further examination.
• Assist with training and educational lectures; participate in district duties.

Skills

Medicolegal death investigations know­

Anatomy, physiology, pathology

Pharmacology/forensic terminology

Written and verbal communication

Real-time data entry / typing

ABMDI registry certification

ABMDI certification maintenance

Job description

Virginia Department of Health is seeking Medicolegal Death Investigators I/II to conduct investigations of deaths under the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Duties include scene response, data collection, report preparation, records review and evidence handling.

Occasional travel, varying shifts, and potential exposure to hazards are required. Investigator II additions include training responsibilities, educational lectures, and oversight of per diem investigators and fellows.