State of Massachusetts - Boston, MA
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About the position
The position involves traveling to funeral homes and crematories to conduct investigations and examinations to authorize cremations. The role requires investigating the circumstances of deaths within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to assist in determining the cause and manner of death, as well as the identification of the deceased. Responsibilities include requesting and reviewing medical records, interviewing family members, law enforcement, first responders, and medical professionals, and providing written reports to Medical Examiners. The position also involves daily interactions with OCME staff and funeral directors, and may include meeting with families of the deceased for identification purposes. Additionally, the role requires traveling to locations outside of the OCME for external examinations, obtaining photographs, and collecting specimens for toxicological testing from human remains. Participation in meetings with Medical Examiner and staff to discuss findings is also expected, along with training new MLI staff under the direction of the Chief of Investigations. The candidate must be able to maneuver deceased remains and lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Responsibilities
- Travel to funeral homes and crematories to conduct investigations and examinations to authorize cremations.
- Investigate circumstances of deaths within Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Request and review medical records and related documents.
- Interview family members, law enforcement, first responders, and medical professionals.
- Provide written reports to Medical Examiners and assist Pathologists.
- Interact daily with OCME staff and funeral directors.
- Interact with law enforcement agencies.
- Meet with families of the deceased for identification.
- Travel to locations outside of the OCME for external examinations.
- Participate in meetings with Medical Examiner and staff to discuss findings.
- Provide training to new MLI staff.
- Maneuver deceased remains and lift a minimum of 50lbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
- Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in relevant fields.
- Experience in Medicolegal Investigation, Coroner, or other death investigation roles preferred.
- Strong background in medical fields such as RN, Paramedic, EMT is desired but not required.
Nice-to-haves
- A certificate in a relevant field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
- An Associate's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.
- A Graduate degree in a related field may substitute for three (3) years of required experience.
- A Doctorate degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Supportive work experience for employees and their families.
