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Medical Investigator I - Office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Medical Investigator I - Office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Position Purpose:
Investigate deaths that fall within the medical examiner jurisdiction in Wayne County. Evaluate and document the location of the deceased. Function as a liaison between the Medical Examiner's office, health and law enforcement agencies and the general public.

Essential Functions:

• Document and photograph the scene of the deceased and collect relevant property and records. Ensure ID of decedent and arrange for transport to morgue. Supervise the collection of the remains by the transport service.
• Gather medical records, including laboratory and x-ray results from varied health care settings, including hospitals, doctor's offices and extended care facilities. Gather other public agency records, such as police and EMS records where required to complete a case.
• Perform detailed searches of public and other records where the identity of the deceased is unknown. Release bodies to funeral homes.
• Meet with the families of the deceased in the office and guide them through the identification process. Handle inquiries and complaints related to the Medical Examiner's cases. Manage cremation permit requests.
• Assist Pathologist with dissection of body and its organs. Reception of the body at the morgue, with documentation of intake, as well as weighing and measuring body. Clean and maintain autopsy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education and Years of Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent with at least six (6) years of full-time paid experience in criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency, police department, or prosecutor's office
Associate's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field with at least four (4) years investigative experience
Bachelor's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field and two (2) years investigative experience
Bachelor's degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice or health care related field with an additional qualification in Forensic Investigation or Forensic Science
Registered Nurse in Nursing with four (4) years of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient or public health setting
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient or public health setting
Physician Assistant with an MPAS, MHS, MMSc or equivalent and one (1) year of clinical experience
Pathologist's Assistant with an MSc, MHS or equivalent and one (1) year of clinical experience
Basic Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) can substitute for one year of experience and Advanced Certification by the ABMDI can substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Additional Comments:
Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s licenses and satisfactory driving record as determined by university policy.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:
H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:
H0689 - Medical Examiner's Office

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $46,824
• Salary hire maximum: $56,183

Working conditions:

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to access scene of death that may include natural areas with difficult terrain (wetlands, rivers, lakes, etc.), as well as difficult structures such as basements. Ability to move more than fifty (50) pounds.