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Job Listing for Medical Investigator at Boulder County Coroner's Office (Colorado)

Position Medical Investigator
Agency Boulder County Coroner's Office (Colorado)
Position Type Full-time
Salary $50,000 - $80,000 per year
On-Call Yes
Opening Date Apr 27, 2017
Closing Date May 14, 2017
Email ehall@bouldercounty.org
URL https://agency.governmentjobs.com/boulder/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1727259
Phone (303) 441-3535
Country United States of America
Address 5610 Flatirons Parkway
City Boulder
State CO
Zip 80301
County Boulder


Description

Medical Investigator

Boulder County is a forward-thinking community with over 2,000 employees serving the needs of nearly 300,000 residents. From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the thriving agricultural lands and urban centers on the plains, Boulder County's 740 square miles include some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and smart-growth development along the Front Range. Our county's leaders and employees have long held a commitment to being stewards of our land, environment and community. From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to award-winning wellness and public service programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect diversity, striving for a high quality of life for all employees and residents. Our policies and practices reflect our dedication to providing the very best in public service.


SALARY
$4,586.00 /Month

OPENING DATE: 04/27/17

CLOSING DATE: 05/14/17 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

 
The role of the Boulder County Coroner's Office is to investigate the cause of deaths that occur within Boulder County. The office is hiring a Medical Investigator to assist with the research and management of these cases.

This is a full-time, benefited position with Boulder County's Coroner's Office. Work hours will vary. The Coroner's Office is located in Boulder, CO. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Starting Salary: $4,586.00 per month.
Full Salary Range: $4,586.00 to $6,934.00 per month.
 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Responds to death scenes, pronounces death and conducts thorough death investigations into the manner and cause of death, including interviewing those involved and reviewing medical history.
2. Composes, prepares, transcribes and reviews a variety of written documents including: scene reports, medical/psychological records, legal documents, police/EMS records, toxicology records, autopsy reports, etc.
3. Coordinates with law enforcement representatives in the collection of evidence, maintenance of chain-of-custody, and processing of the death scene.
4. Photographs death scenes and the deceased, performs external examinations of the deceased.
5. Identifies the deceased and locates next-of-kin to conduct death notifications, as well as providing information and support.
6. Attends and assists with autopsies as needed.
7. Performs routine office duties, including filing, answering phones and working with a variety of office and technical equipment.
8. Performs related work, as required.

Please Note: This position may be reassigned during emergency situations.
 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered for the Medical Investigator position, applicants must meet one of the following education/experience requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field, including: biology, criminalistics, forensic science, nursing, emergency medical technician, paramedic, forensic anthropology, anatomy and physiology.
OR
  • An associate's degree in a related field, plus two (2) years of combined related experience. Experience can include such duties as: death/scene investigation, autopsy/surgical assisting, law enforcement, nursing, emergency medical services, organ/tissue procurement.
OR
  • A high school diploma, or equivalent, plus four (4) years of related experience.
Please Note the special requirements of this position:
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must pass a polygraph examination.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work days, nights, graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays and maintain on-call availability.
• Must have less than a 45 minute response time to the office if not a resident of Boulder County.
 
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of practices and procedures of professional medicolegal death investigation. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals who are under extreme stress. Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public.

Physical Requirements:
The Medical Investigator spends significant time in a field environment, with associated conditions, hazards and/or biohazards.

The following are some of the physical activities commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• Occasionally sits.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, balances, climbs, and crouches to perform job tasks.
• Frequently required to lift, push, or pull burdens of over 100 pounds, including bodies.
• Constantly stands and walks in order to complete duties requiring mobility.
• Constantly involved in auditory and oral interactions; interpersonally and through communication devices such as telephones.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to perform job tasks.
• Constantly utilizes eye, hand, and finger coordination to perform job tasks.

OCCASIONALLY: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
FREQUENTLY: Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
CONSTANTLY: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.