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- $31.54 - $45.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Anatomy knowledge
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Whatcom County, WA —Bellingham, WA
- $29,104 a month
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Supervising experience
- Senior level

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Medicolegal Death Investigator I

Whatcom County, WA -
Bellingham, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$31.54 - $45.48 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Photography
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Summary

Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office is recruiting for the position of Medicolegal Death Investigator I. This position is primarily responsible for investigating deaths that come under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Essential Job Duties Receives notification of deaths, determines jurisdiction within the Medical Examiner's Office standard guidelines.

Responds to investigate death; photographs the scene and decedent; conducts visual inspection of the decedent and makes notes of the condition of the body; collects and reviews medical records and demographic information that is pertinent to cause and manner of death.
Gathers, secures and transports human remains; collects, preserves and transports evidence relevant to the cause and manner of death from death scenes and autopsies.
Locates and notifies next-of-kin; collects, secures and releases personal property to next-of-kin; releases human remains to funeral homes. Transfers evidence via chain-of-custody to law enforcement agencies.
Writes complete, accurate and comprehensive statements of investigation, describing the scene and circumstances of death to assist the Medical Examiner in the determination of cause and manner of death.
Answers phones, performs data entry and routine office functions, maintains logs and records of work performed, works with bereaved families with respect and compassion, provides courteous, high quality service to members of the public and co-workers.
May be required to provide testimony in court.
Sets up in advance of autopsies, prepares room, selects instruments, sets up scale and specimen containers; after autopsy cleans room, instruments, equipment and containers.
Prepares decedents for autopsy, including obtaining weights and measurements, fingerprints, photographs and radiographs.
Assists with examinations as assigned, including but not limited to performing eviscerations, collecting and preserving toxicology samples and evidence, maintains detailed records, sutures and cleans body for release.

For more information, please review: Job description for Medicolegal Death Investigator I

Salary Range: $31.54 - $45.48 per hour (MCBA 160.0) Hiring rate depends on qualifications.

This position is open until filled.

Additional premium pay may be provided for on-call rotation, at Range 160.4 or 160.5, depending on the number of investigators in the rotation.

This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

We are required by State Law to list the full salary range. As a public entity and in a union-covered position, we are required to make pay decisions based on experience, qualifications, and equity with other employees. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range, subject to required approvals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in biology, anatomy, and/or or physiology.
3 years of experience working as an autopsy technician, or in death investigations, or work that is directly related to conducting medicolegal investigations for a medical examiner or coroner’s office.

Associate’s degree with course work in biology, anatomy, and/or physiology.
4 years related experience as specified above.

Additional requirements:

Knowledge and experience with digital photography required.
Certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) preferred at time of hire; required within two (2) years of hire date.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Special Requirements:

Driving record that meets County standards.
Possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.
Must be eligible to cross the border between the United States and Canada at time of hire and throughout employment.
Background check must meet County criteria for security sensitive position.
Must pass job-related tests.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.

Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!

Supplemental Information

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
$50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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