Job Description
Medicolegal Death Investigator - Forensic Center Join to apply for the Medicolegal Death Investigator - Forensic Center role at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Assistant with investigating deaths reported to the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, Office of the Medical Examiner. Aids the Medical Examiner with identification of the decedent, determination of cause and manner of death, preservation of evidence, and anticipated future questions. Position is essential; required to report to work as scheduled during emergencies or when university operations are suspended or delayed.
Job Description Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $22.77/Hourly
Responsibilities Receives and responds to the initial report of a death or request for cremation.
Creates an office record with the preliminary information.
Seeks and gathers facts and additional data necessary to establish the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction.
Communicates and coordinates with the Medical Examiner, family members, employers, witnesses, and personnel from law enforcement, hospital, medical, civil, mortuary, insurance, and other fields.
Responds as appropriate to the death or injury scene or body location; Inspects and documents by means of notes, diagrams, sketches, and photography the appearance and condition of the locale, body, and other pertinent objects on or near or associated with the body.
Makes preliminary external examination of the as appropriate with reference to findings and factors related to time, place, manner, and cause of injury, disease, or death.
Obtains pertinent past and present medical, social, family, and other history from persons and sources associated with the decedent.
Prepares for collection and removal of the body and any pertinent valuables or evidentiary materials and transports them to the appropriate location or facility.
Ensures the preservation and storage of evidentiary items and materials, available records, the body, and any associated clothing, valuables, or personal effects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree (Master’s Degree preferred). (Transcript required.)
Experience: Two (2) years acceptable and proven experience in death investigation, law enforcement, and/or Licensed Paramedic/EMT; or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six (6) years of related experience. Must have valid Driver’s license.
License/Certification: Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators required within one (1) year of hire date. (Copy of license/certification required.)
Typical Working Environment: Generally performed in a clinical setting or exam room. Position will occasionally be exposed to environmental elements such as heat, rain, or cold when conducting on-site crime scene investigations; also exposed to biohazards and chemicals during autopsy procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laws and standards of medicolegal investigation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and forensic pathology.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the Medical Examiner's Office.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of safety procedures; Knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; interface with personnel from various outside entities including law enforcement.
Ability to draw logical conclusions and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Work Schedule Must be available to work rotating shifts, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
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