Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. The Medicolegal Death Investigator is responsible for conducting death investigations, responding to death scenes, securing evidence, and communicating with relevant parties regarding case information.

Responsibilities

• Conducts death investigations on an on-call basis for specified geographic area under the jurisdiction of the county Medical Examiner (ME)
• Responds quickly to potentially traumatic and/or disturbing death scenes and conducts examination of decedent, confirming death, and securing decedent and property on their person
• 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 Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office (SMRMEO) 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

Skills

• Associate's Degree or completion of the Mayo Clinic Medical Examiner's Office internship, or a High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of work experience applicable to the duties listed above (i.e. emergency response, law enforcement or medical profession)
• Experience with computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, web-based systems)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy
• Able to adapt to high stress and traumatic situations
• Able to work independently with strong communication (oral and written), problem solving, and organizational abilities
• Must achieve certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI) within one year of accrual of required hours
• American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators Certification with appropriate certification maintenance
• Must have a valid driver's license, with current vehicle insurance
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Previous employment as investigator with Medical Examiner or Coroner office
• Previous experience with transport of decedents

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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