MEI - Medical Examiner/Investigator

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-funded retirement plan

PPO and HDHP with employer HSA

Flexible work solutions

Up to 4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Paid volunteer time

Zusammenfassung

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine seeks qualified (on-call) Medical Examiner Investigators for the Medical Examiner's Office. Investigators will assess medically relevant death circumstances reported to the Office and prepare written reports documenting findings.

Openings exist across Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalamazoo, Mason, Muskegon, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Branch and Osceola counties.

Aufgaben

• Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled investigation.
• Determine whether a death is within the Medical Examiner's jurisdiction and requires an investigation, based on Michigan Law andWMU Forensic Pathology policies.
• Maintain availability by pager or telephone during on-call hours.
• Prepare human remains for transport.
• Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement investigators to obtain accurate information.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with the decedent's loved ones and other witnesses.
• Obtain medical history from physicians, medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police and others involved.
• Communicate with Funeral Directors and funeral home personnel.
• Submit clear, accurate reports in a computerized web-based records management system in a timely manner.
• Ensure next-of-kin is notified of the death.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge by attending continuing education seminars and courses.
• Comply with policies established by the Medical Examiner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and Chief Medical Examiner Investigator.
• May be responsible for cleaning up bodily fluids from cadavers.
• Available for occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time-sensitive projects.
• Acquire knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must reside in one of the counties we serve.

Jobbeschreibung

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking qualified (on-call) Medical Examiner Investigators for the Medical Examiner's Office. These individuals will investigate the medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner and prepare written reports documenting the investigative findings. We have position openings in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalamazoo, Mason, Muskegon, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Branch, and Osceola. To share this posting, please use this link.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Wellness reimbursement.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid preferred holiday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to scenes of reported deaths and perform a skilled investigation.
• Determine whether a death is within the Medical Examiners jurisdiction and requires an investigation, based on Michigan Law and Western Michigan University School of Medicine Forensic Pathology policies and procedures.
• Maintain availability by pager or telephone during on-call hours.
• Prepare human remains for transport.
• Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and law enforcement investigators in order to obtain accurate and comprehensive information regarding the circumstances surrounding a death.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with the decedents loved ones and other witnesses.
• Obtain medical history from physicians, medical records, emergency personnel, relatives, witnesses, police and other involved persons.
• Communicate effectively with Funeral Directors and funeral home personnel.
• Speak and write in a professional manner; maintain a professional appearance.
• Submit clear, accurate and objective reports, in a computerized web-based records management system, in a prescribed format in a timely manner for all death investigations.
• Insure that the next-of-kin is notified of the death.
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills by attending continuing education seminars, training programs and appropriate courses.
• Comply with policies and procedures established by the Medical Examiner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Examiner and/or Chief Medical Examiner Investigator.
• At times may be responsible for cleaning up bodily fluids from cadavers outside of department.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Must reside in one of the counties we serve.