The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medicolegal Death Investigator-Forensic Center
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Medicolegal Death Investigator-Forensic Center
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION
This position at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center requires a Medicolegal Death Investigator to assist the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, Office of the Medical Examiner, in investigating deaths. The role includes gathering and documenting medicolegal data, identifying deceased individuals, determining cause and manner of death, preserving evidence, and coordinating with medical examiners and other agencies.
Job Summary / Essential Job Functions The Medicolegal Death Investigator assists with the investigation of deaths reported to the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center and performs duties as directed by the Medical Examiner. The position is essential and requires year‑round availability, including during weather or university‑suspended operations.
Responsibilities
Receive and respond to initial death reports or cremation requests.
Create an office record with preliminary information.
Seek and gather facts necessary to establish jurisdiction.
Coordinate with the Medical Examiner, family members, employers, witnesses, law enforcement, hospitals, morbidity, mortuary, insurance, and other stakeholders.
Respond to the scene or body location and document the locale, body, and associated objects by notes, diagrams, sketches, and photography.
Perform initial external examination of the body, identifying findings related to time, place, manner, and cause of injury, disease, or death; document routine physical characteristics and identity information.
Obtain past and present medical, social, family, and other history from relevant parties.
Prepare and arrange for the collection and removal of the body and any pertinent valuables or evidentiary materials.
Preserve and store evidentiary items, records, the body, and any associated clothing or personal effects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred). Transcript required.
Experience:
Two (2) years of death investigation, law enforcement, or Licensed Paramedic/EMT experience, OR an Associate’s Degree and four (4) years of experience, OR a combined education and experience totaling six (6) years. Valid driver’s license required.
License/Certification:
Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators required within one (1) year of hire; copy of license or certification required.
Typical Working Environment Work is generally performed in a clinical setting or exam room. The position may involve exposure to environmental elements (heat, rain, cold) during on‑site crime scene investigations and biohazards and chemicals related to autopsy procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws and standards of medicolegal investigation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and forensic pathology.
Knowledge of rules and regulations affecting the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of safety procedures; knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; interface with personnel from various outside entities, including law enforcement.
Ability to draw logical conclusions and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Work Schedule Must be available to work rotating shift, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management; Industries: Higher Education
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This position at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center requires a Medicolegal Death Investigator to assist the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, Office of the Medical Examiner, in investigating deaths. The role includes gathering and documenting medicolegal data, identifying deceased individuals, determining cause and manner of death, preserving evidence, and coordinating with medical examiners and other agencies.
Job Summary / Essential Job Functions The Medicolegal Death Investigator assists with the investigation of deaths reported to the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center and performs duties as directed by the Medical Examiner. The position is essential and requires year‑round availability, including during weather or university‑suspended operations.
Responsibilities
Receive and respond to initial death reports or cremation requests.
Create an office record with preliminary information.
Seek and gather facts necessary to establish jurisdiction.
Coordinate with the Medical Examiner, family members, employers, witnesses, law enforcement, hospitals, morbidity, mortuary, insurance, and other stakeholders.
Respond to the scene or body location and document the locale, body, and associated objects by notes, diagrams, sketches, and photography.
Perform initial external examination of the body, identifying findings related to time, place, manner, and cause of injury, disease, or death; document routine physical characteristics and identity information.
Obtain past and present medical, social, family, and other history from relevant parties.
Prepare and arrange for the collection and removal of the body and any pertinent valuables or evidentiary materials.
Preserve and store evidentiary items, records, the body, and any associated clothing or personal effects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred). Transcript required.
Experience:
Two (2) years of death investigation, law enforcement, or Licensed Paramedic/EMT experience, OR an Associate’s Degree and four (4) years of experience, OR a combined education and experience totaling six (6) years. Valid driver’s license required.
License/Certification:
Certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators required within one (1) year of hire; copy of license or certification required.
Typical Working Environment Work is generally performed in a clinical setting or exam room. The position may involve exposure to environmental elements (heat, rain, cold) during on‑site crime scene investigations and biohazards and chemicals related to autopsy procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws and standards of medicolegal investigation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and forensic pathology.
Knowledge of rules and regulations affecting the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of safety procedures; knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; interface with personnel from various outside entities, including law enforcement.
Ability to draw logical conclusions and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
Work Schedule Must be available to work rotating shift, overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management; Industries: Higher Education
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