What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Medical Examiner position at County of Adams?
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Under the supervision of the Medical Examiner, investigates and reports on the cause and manner of deaths, including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing, assisting in post-mortem examinations; determines if a case falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.Investigate death scenes to determine cause and manner of deaths in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes.Examines evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death as natural, suicide, homicidal, accidental, or undetermined.Assists in the identification of the decedent by examining the body and the scene of the death.Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of custody procedures.Notifies the next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement, judicial agencies, of pastoral services.Supervises the removal of the body from the scene, including transporting to the appropriate post-mortem facility.Conducts medical and social history data collection on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, families, friends, neighbors, and other sources.Testifies in civil and criminal cases on the results of investigations and other expert informationPrepares and issues death certificates, disinterment permits, cremation permits, embalming permits, medical record requests, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents.Photograph, fingerprint, collect toxicology samples, gather DNA samples and other forensic evidence from the body.Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with various local, county and state law enforcement agencies, federal officers, correctional officers, county departments and the public.Assists at autopsies and subsequent cleaning and restocking of supplies.Handle the administrative duties of the office in the absence of the Medical Examiner. These duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, attend PS&J Committee meetings as required; serve civil process upon the Sheriff; case management; monthly reports; personnel scheduling.Performs other duties as required.
Under the supervision of the Medical Examiner, investigates and reports on the cause and manner of deaths, including the gathering of physical evidence, interviewing, assisting in post-mortem examinations; determines if a case falls under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner's Office; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.Investigate death scenes to determine cause and manner of deaths in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes.Examines evidence at the scene to establish an initial assessment of the cause and manner of death as natural, suicide, homicidal, accidental, or undetermined.Assists in the identification of the decedent by examining the body and the scene of the death.Collects and preserves physical evidence in accordance with the established chain of custody procedures.Notifies the next of kin personally or in conjunction with law enforcement, judicial agencies, of pastoral services.Supervises the removal of the body from the scene, including transporting to the appropriate post-mortem facility.Conducts medical and social history data collection on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, families, friends, neighbors, and other sources.Testifies in civil and criminal cases on the results of investigations and other expert informationPrepares and issues death certificates, disinterment permits, cremation permits, embalming permits, medical record requests, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents.Photograph, fingerprint, collect toxicology samples, gather DNA samples and other forensic evidence from the body.Establishes and maintains effective working and public relations with various local, county and state law enforcement agencies, federal officers, correctional officers, county departments and the public.Assists at autopsies and subsequent cleaning and restocking of supplies.Handle the administrative duties of the office in the absence of the Medical Examiner. These duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, attend PS&J Committee meetings as required; serve civil process upon the Sheriff; case management; monthly reports; personnel scheduling.Performs other duties as required.
