Medicolegal Death Investigator - Fillmore/Mower County

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Responsibilities

On-Call Fillmore/Mower County investigator position. Must live in either Fillmore or Mower County or be willing to relocate to apply.

As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, you will be conducting death investigations on an on-call basis for the Fillmore/Mower area under the jurisdiction of the county Medical Examiner (ME). You will respond quickly to potentially traumatic and/or disturbing death scenes and conduct examinations of decedent, confirming death, and securing decedent and property on their person. You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

• Coordinates field data collection, preserves evidence at scene, photographs scene, acquires and compiles pertinent medical history, performs data entry, and generates reports.
• Writes complete, accurate and comprehensive statement of investigations.
• Provides timely communication of pertinent case information to Olmsted County Medical Examiner (OCME) staff, Office of Decedent Affairs, law enforcement and decedent next of kin, as appropriate.
• Facilitates transportation of remains to designated ME facility. Performs additional tasks as requested by supervisor.
  
  

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• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
  
  

Qualifications

Requires an associate degree or completion of the Mayo Clinic Medical Examiner's Office internship, or a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 2 years of work experience applicable to the duties listed above (i.e. emergency response, law enforcement or medical profession).

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• Experience with computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, web-based systems) is necessary.
• Previous employment as investigator with Medical Examiner or Coroner office is preferred
• American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators certification with appropriate certification maintenance is preferred.
• Previous experience with transport of decedents is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Ability to adapt to high stress and traumatic situations.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication (oral and written), problem solving, and organizational abilities.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Must achieve certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI) within one year of accrual of required hours.
• Must have a valid driver's license, with acceptable driving record, and current vehicle insurance.
  
  

Application Requirements

• All must be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.
• DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• Non-DLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.
• International transcript:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eva
  
  

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$29.94 - $44.97 / hour

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

Supplemental, On-Call

Schedule Details

Varies: coverage is required 24/7, 365 days per year by a group of supplemental employees, some holidays are required.

Weekend Schedule

Varies; some weekends required. Typically, one weekend per month on call.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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Recruiter

Laura Heyde