Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator II (Individual Contributor VI)
Johnson County Government | |||||||||||||||||||
USD $27.93/Hr.-USD $41.89/Hr. | |||||||||||||||||||
United States, Kansas, Olathe | |||||||||||||||||||
111 South Cherry Street (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||||||
Sep 10, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator II (Individual Contributor VI) Location
US-KS- ID
2024-2542
Overview A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Job Description Johnson County Health & Environment department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Full-time Medicolegal (Medical) Death Investigator II. The Death Investigator II will assist the Chief Medical Investigator with investigations of sudden and unexpected deaths. This position will develop and evaluate information obtained from observations, interviews, and reviews of various records. This position will also provide written and oral reports regarding investigation findings and will primarily take reports of death from home, respond to death scenes as needed, and conduct the acceptance of the individual into the office from the transport company when applicable. The position is located at 11894 South Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS 66061. This position will remain open until 9:00 PM, September 23, 2024. Other essential duties will include:
Responds promptly to various death scenes and acts as primary official in charge of the body, personal effects and evidence; takes photographs and interviews witnesses to obtain a statement reflecting the circumstances of death; performs external examinations of the deceased on scene; uses critical thinking to ask unique questions of each respective case; independently identifies and determines jurisdiction of a case, with consultation of the on-call pathologist as needed; ensures the proper handling of the body in accordance with established policies and procedures; conducts or assists with the intake, maintenance, and disposition of biohazardous materials/waste, property, evidence, toxicology, medication, bodies, and/or specimens; operates county response vehicles and equipment.
Investigates all deaths which are under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner as dictated by K.S.A. 22a-231; ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of investigations, as well as compliance with local, state and federal laws governing the same; obtains medical records in deaths being investigated as needed; applies professional knowledge and accepted practices in performing the same; investigates deaths involving a communicable disease; completes testing of suspected deaths related to communicable diseases; reports communicable disease deaths to the local Department of Health and Environment to assist in the implementation of control and preventative measures to reduce the impact in the community. Job Requirements A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Biological Science, Forensic Science, Natural science, Anthropology, Nursing, or any other medically relevant field is required. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a medical investigator is required. A certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Investigators (ABMDI). And a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is also required. Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Biological Science, Forensic Science, Natural science, Anthropology, Nursing, or any other medically relevant field is preferred. *Experience can be substituted for education. The ideal candidate must possess knowledge and skills in digital photography; dealing with distraught, upset and violent family members, friends and witnesses; the ability to operate computer equipment and use software programs to complete required paperwork, reports, and email correspondence. Have knowledge of and applicable laws, statutes, and chain of custody requirements; medical terminology, human anatomy, investigation techniques, and methods, particularly as they relate to a death investigation and of prescription medications and their uses. |