MDI Intern

Posting Date 04/12/23 Application Deadline 04/19/23 Pay Range $17.00 per hour This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department Medical Examiner About the Position Are you passionate about serving your community, analyzing medical information, and learning about the medicolegal death investigation process? You'll have the opportunity to expand your medical and investigative knowledge at the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation! The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and eager to learn MDI Intern to join our team! You'll learn how to be the “eyes and ears” for Medical Examiners and work to locate pertinent details and medical records relating to the death. This is a one year paid internship About the Office of the Medical Examiner Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy medical investigations of deaths in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona Law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve the public’s health and safety. Our investigations inform families, the public and its agencies, and other community stakeholders in the hope that future deaths may be prevented. We are looking for individuals to join our collaborative team to provide compassionate service to the people of Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Paid internship Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance If you continued with full-time employment at Maricopa County you would receive: Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System Tuition reimbursement Pet insurance!!! Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Click here for more information: https://www.maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here We Require Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or recent graduate from an accredited college or university in a life science, nursing, or criminology field Completion of at least two years of college-level coursework in a life science, nursing, or criminology field We also Value Bilingual in English and Spanish Experience working or volunteering in a Medical Examiner or Coroner's Office Educational certificate in death investigation Job Contributions Receives notification of deaths from agencies and outside parties and determines if jurisdiction is within the Medical Examiner's criteria Conducts death investigations to obtain information and evidence to assist forensic pathologist with the determination of the cause and manner of death, directs the recovery, transportation, and processing of bodies and related evidence Investigates the physical and medical aspects of natural death by telephone when appropriate Conducts interviews eliciting pertinent past and present history from persons associated with the decedent Obtains and reviews medical histories and records from private physicians or health care agencies Prepares written reports of the investigation Records comments in the DAVE System regarding death certificates being reviewed Orders X-rays, toxicological studies, follow-up reports and gathers other pertinent evidence prior to autopsy Communicates and consults with law enforcement personnel, funeral homes and other agencies to expedite the disposition of the case Coordinates with organ donor agencies to facilitate requests for organ and tissue donations. Attends various training programs to maintain high standards and implement new methods of investigations May be required to give sworn testimony in a deposition or before a court or other legal tribunal Working Conditions Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions May require some holidays, nights, and weekends Shift work may be required Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that you may ask. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for the fastest-growing county in the nation, with over 4 million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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