On-Call Medical Examiner Investigator: Scene & Report

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.