Deputy Medical Examiner

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Black River Falls, WI

Job Type: Casual Employee

Job Number: 00349

Department: Medical Examiner

Opening Date: 05/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

The Deputy Medical Examiner conducts investigation of deaths of an unusual or violent nature or in cases where no physician was in attendance preceding the death. The Deputy Medical Examiner shall perform duties as outline in Chapter 979, 30.67(6), 48.981, 59.34 and others as may be amended or required by law. The Deputy Medical Examiner will provide support to families and victims. Medical Examiner will assign on-call shifts at their discretion. Maybe 24/7 shifts or less.

This position is an on call position and non benefited.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Respond to death calls and documents the death scene.Examines deceased and the circumstances of the death
• Performs the death scene investigation, determines cause and manner of death; determines need for autopsy, toxicology, x-ray etc.; determines need for detectives, crime lab, District Attorney, etc., administers death notification and pronouncements, interviews witnesses, and documents death scenes.May initiate proceedings to convene inquest when necessary.
• Identifies the deceased and notifies next of kin personally or in conjunction with other law enforcement and judicial agencies.Answers family questions and concerns over deceased individuals.
• Obtains personal data and medical history of the deceased by examining documents and interviewing relatives, friends and acquaintances of the deceased.
• Collects, maintains and disposes of evidence; obtains samples and specimens; maintains and sorts records and documents; maintains, sorts and reviews photographs; prepares presentations and slides.Establish and maintain chain of custody of evidence.
• Arranges for performance of pathological or medio logical examinations and other tests, including autopsies, as individual situations warrant, and may accompany body to and observe the autopsies.
• Provides court testimony as needed.Testifies as an expert witness when requested concerning the facts and conclusions disclosed by autopsies, physical examinations and any other tests performed.
• Maintains complete files on all cases report to the Medical Examiner's office.Maintains a log and statistical data on all cases reported to the Medical Examiner's office.Completes forms, prepares and presents questionnaires and reports.Keeps appropriate records.
• Prepares and provides cremation authorizations, permission to embalm, disinterment permits and death certificates as required.Prepares and submits reports, documentation and correspondence including Medical Examiner's report, traffic fatality reports and firearm death reports.
• Attends trainings meetings as requested by the Medical Examiner.
• Adheres to and promote safety as a priority in the workplace.
• Complies with County HIPAA Policies and Procedures, if applicable

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.Associates degree in nursing, chemistry, biology, medicine, pre-med, paramedic, EMT, forensic science or Criminal Justice or closely related field and medical investigative experience preferred.A combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Approved training in death investigation within one (1) year of job commencement.
• Prior experience or knowledge of medicolegal death investigation, knowledge of relevant Wisconsin State Statutes, basic knowledge of forensic pathology and toxicology techniques along with other forensic specialties and their uses highly preferred.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver's license is required.

COMPENSATION:

• $200 Per Diem Per Call
• $50 for job shadow experience for newly hired deputy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB

• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of various causes of death.
• Knowledge of the principals, practices, and procedures of pathological medicine.
• Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the statutory duties affecting the Medical Examiner's Office, methods for conducting investigations, and supervisory techniques.
• Ability to determine whether conditions of death are suspicious and warrant further investigation.
• Ability to gather facts, clues, and draw logical conclusions from such data.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports in accordance with State and County regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relations and working relationships with local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies.

This is a non-benefitted position.

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