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Job Listing for Medicolegal Death Investigator at Virginia OCME, Central District

Position Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Virginia OCME, Central District
Position Type Part-time
Salary Not listed
On-Call
Email
URL http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/92025
Phone
Country United States of America
Address
City Richmond
State VA
Zip
County


Description

This posting is for a part time position in the Central district Office of the Chief Medical Examiner located in Richmond, VA. This position averages 29 hours per week.  It involves working a rotating schedule which requires variable shift work to cover day and evening hours, weekdays, weekends and holidays, sometimes alone. Will require occasional travel throughout the surrounding counties to death scenes. Involves possible exposure to hazardous substances/dangerous materials. Responsibilities include investigating deaths which fall under Medical Examiner jurisdiction, gathering specific case data and information, heavy database entry, preparing and filing reports, document review, requesting reports, follow up phone calls, assuming custody of remains, assisting with the identification of remains, handling evidence and determining the necessity for autopsy or further examination at the district office. Knowledge of laws and standards of medical investigation, anatomy, medical terminology, forensic pathology, police and forensic science. Expected to assist with the many functions involved with handling the dead. May require climbing, crossing uneven terrain, or walking in muddy or rocky areas. May require travel to disaster areas and staying away from home for rotating periods of time.