Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, collected on-site scene information and evidence including examining the bodies of decedents, taking pictures, securing physical evidence on the body or within the proximity of the body, and noting other physical evidence of circumstances relevant to the death.
Skills : Knowledge of laws and standards of medico-legal investigation.
Description :
- Received and responded to the initial report of a death or request for cremation.
- Created an office record with the preliminary information.
- Gathered facts and additional data necessary to establish the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction.
- Communicated and coordinates with the Medical Examiner, family members, employers, witnesses, and personnel from law enforcement, hospital, medical, civil, mortuary, insurance, and other fields.
- Responded as appropriate to the death or injury scene or body location; inspect and document by means of notes, diagrams, sketches, and photography the appearance and condition of the locale, body, and other pertinent objects on or near or associated with the body.
- Made preliminary external examination of the body as appropriate with reference to the identification of findings and factors related to time, place, manner, and cause of injury, disease, or death, and with reference to routine physical characteristic documentation and identity.
- Obtained pertinent past and present medical, social, family, and other history from persons and sources associated with the decedent, including family, physicians, hospitals, coworkers, employers, and law enforcement agencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Forensic Science
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, conducted interviews eliciting pertinent past and present history from persons associated with the decedent; obtains and reviewed medical histories and records from private physicians of health care agencies; prepares a written report of investigation.
Skills : Anatomy, Physiology, Medical terminology, and Forensic pathology.
Description :
- Performed full-scope supervision to include planning, reviewing, and directing the work of staff responsible for conducting death investigations.
- Assigned cases and provides technical and procedural guidance in the field and office regarding problems that develop during investigations.
- Trained and coordinated training for subordinates in regard to investigative standards, methods and techniques, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and monitored reports and records of investigative findings and ongoing cases for accuracy and completeness; reviewed and signs death certificates, amendments, and related documents.
- Personally performed death investigations; prepares investigative, analytical, and statistical reports and correspondence.
- Communicated and coordinated with other departments and agencies, service providers, and involved parties as required; provides courteous, high-quality service to members of the public; acts as community liaison on behalf of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Identified opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; remain abreast of current regulations and best practices regarding death investigations; ensures appropriate resources are available to the work unit as needed.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Natural science
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, assisted in the preparation for and performance of autopsy and external examinations as needed, including but not limited to taking X-rays and photographs, retrieving samples for toxicological studies, weighing and measuring the body and organs, packaging toxicology and histology specimens, and occasional assistance with autopsy evisceration as training permits.
Skills : Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the Medical Examiner's Office.
Description :
- Coordinated with organ donor agencies to facilitate requests for organ and tissue donations.
- Communicated and consult with law enforcement personnel, funeral homes, and other agencies to expedite the disposition of the case.
- Logged and tracked property and evidence and ensures chain of custody of evidence is maintained.
- Completed registration of death certificates and investigative summaries for death investigations.
- Attended various training programs to maintain high standards and implement new methods of investigations.
- Provided 24-hour on-call support to receive notifications of death.
- Collected radiographs from decedents in various stages of post-mortem change.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Anthropology
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator reviewed and approved disposition authorizations and non-jurisdictional reports, participate in and moderated weekly CME conferences, attend twice daily work rounds, weekly staff meetings, and quarterly mass fatality management and quality management meetings, and attend and presented at journal club, and didactic lectures.
Skills : Knowledge of the rules of evidence and court procedures.
Description :
- Performed autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death and documented written reports of findings supported by the medicolegal death investigation.
- Reviewed items related to autopsies, such as hospital charts, medicolegal death investigator reports, law enforcement agency reports, and postmortem results.
- Investigated unnatural deaths by overseeing scene investigations and dictating findings from an autopsy.
- Served as an expert witness in depositions, grand jury sessions, trials, and conferences with attorneys.
- Provided expert witness capabilities for all forensic criminal and civil actions associated with cases investigated.
- Participated in conferences with family members, law enforcement, attorneys, and other individuals to provide information on investigations and autopsies
- Provided training to forensic technicians, investigators, photographers, and other personnel assisting in the medicolegal death investigation.
- Wrote scientific papers and presentation materials.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Nursing
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Summary : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, performed external and internal examinations, interpretation of ancillary studies, completion of death certificates, formation of an expert opinion, and coordination of studies with approved third parties.
Skills : Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Description :
- Communicated with family members, lawyers, and other parties involved in the investigation process.
- Interviewed witnesses, collecting physical evidence, and documenting results in case files.
- Prepared reports of findings, which may be used as evidence in court trials
- Conducted autopsies of bodies to determine the cause of death.
- Coordinated with medical specialists to determine the nature of injuries or illnesses suffered by a patient at the time of death.
- Taken photographs of the scene where the death occurred and the body after it has been moved.
- Performed forensic analyses on blood samples and tissue samples to determine the presence of drugs or poisons in deceased persons’ systems.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Forensic Science
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, recognized and assigned forensic import of a variety of potential natural, injury-related, and toxicology-related causes of death; recognized death circumstances that compel notification to other public health or safety agencies.
Skills : Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Description :
- Established jurisdiction, and determines the appropriate course of action to ensure a thorough, comprehensive medicolegal death investigation.
- Responded to death scenes, pronounces death, obtains photos, and documented technical descriptions of scene and body. Legally identifies the decedent and may take custody of the body, and evidence, for transport back to the office for further investigation and/or autopsy.
- Identified legal next-of-kin and makes notification of death.
- Interviewed families, witnesses, medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and others to obtain statements and related evidence. Analyzes information and prepares investigative reports accordingly for legal documentation in determining the manner and cause of death.
- Consoled families through the death and grieving process, and guides families through actions of office policy and procedure. Presents tissue donation opportunities and assists families with honoring donation procurement wishes.
- Gathered, reviewed, and analyzed medical/psychological records and legal documents; including but not limited to EMS/Police reports, toxicology records, and autopsy reports, and summarizes findings.
- Served as Autopsy Assistant during autopsies for training purposes, mass fatality incidents, or as necessary. Utilizes standard precautions and safe work practices assisting the forensic pathologist with completion of the autopsy procedure; including photography, obtaining x-rays, collection of evidence, performing surgical incisions, fingerprinting, and collection of toxicology and histology samples.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
Natural science
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, followed the departmental or institutional policies concerning all facets of the OCME workplace; and clearly communicate with a wide variety of people, both orally and in writing.
Skills : Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Description :
- Conducted post-mortem examinations to determine the cause and manner of death.
- Ordered appropriate analytical testing.
- Collected specimens and evidentiary materials and requested testing.
- Dictated findings upon completion of post-mortem examinations.
- Prepared written opinion reports regarding case findings, including the interpretation, and findings.
- Signed official death certificate.
- Promptly reviewed and signed Medical Examiner reports.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Degree In Psychology
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, Investigated deaths in accordance with state statutes, including evaluating death scenes, examining and preserving evidence, and investigating the circumstances of death by obtaining personal data and medical history through records and interviews.
Skills : Ability to draw logical conclusions and exercise independent judgment.
Description :
- Responded to scenes when necessary or requested.
- Assisted in the recovery of decedents.
- Provided family conferences in person and by telephone to family members of the deceased to increase the level of understanding of causes of death, manner of death, and physiologic and psychological mechanisms involved.
- Responsible for assisting with the review of all medical investigator reports to assure accuracy.
- Provided expert forensic pathology witness testimony in Local and State court proceedings including testimony in out-of-county autopsy cases.
- Conferred with attorneys, law enforcement, physicians, family members, and the general public, as required.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Nursing
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, assisted in the identification of the decedent, and determines and coordinates the proper disposition of the body, including removal and transportation of the body to the morgue. Notified next of kin personally or in conjunction with other law enforcement and judicial agencies.
Skills : Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Description :
- Conducted investigations of deaths in Racine County as requested by the Medical Examiner or Chief Deputy Medical Examiner.
- Ordered medicolegal autopsies as needed or required by law.
- Performed or ordered such other pathological, toxicological, or medicolegal tests as may be required to determine the cause of death.
- Interacted with next-of-kin of the deceased including notification of death and follow-up information with law enforcement investigators, funeral directors, attorneys, and physicians.
- Testified in a court of law to facts and conclusions disclosed by autopsies performed or ordered while carrying out the duties of Deputy Medical Examiner.
- Performed or order such other duties of a pathological or medicolegal nature as may be required.
- Testified in civil and criminal court cases when necessary.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Anthropology
Medicolegal Death Investigator Resume
Objective : As a Medicolegal Death Investigator, Prepared reports documenting the facts and findings of all death investigations and other activities regarding the deceased. Examines bodies, investigates cause and manner of death, and prepares and issues certificates, disinterment permits, subpoenas, and other legally binding documents for embalming and cremation.
Skills : Knowledge of safety procedures, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Description :
- Assisted in the collection, preservation, and chain of custody of bodies, criminal and physical evidence, specimens and property.
- Collected, packaged, and prepares specimens for tests, storage or transport and maintains specimen inventory.
- Coordinated dissemination of information to family, friends, law enforcement agencies and the public in accordance with office policies and procedures.
- Released bodies and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family member and secures a receipt of the transaction.
- Taken photographs of bodies and other evidence at death scenes.
- Testified in civil and criminal court cases when necessary.
- Obtained personal data and medical history on cases from hospital personnel, health care personnel, and interviews with family, neighbors, friends and others.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
