JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the

following. Other duties may be assigned. Responds to death calls,

protects and takes charge of the body in a manner that is respectful of

the deceased and is consistent with the preservation of evidence.

Performs the death scene investigation; confirms or assists with

determining the identity of the deceased person; makes necessary

examinations and inquiries, as needed, to determine cause and manner of

death, including, but not limited to: obtains personal information and

medical history of the deceased by examining available documents and

records, and interviews relatives, friends, and acquaintances of the

decedent; assists in the determination of the need for law enforcement,

District Attorney, crime lab, etc.; administers death notification and

pronouncements; documents death scene; and controls the removal of the

body from the death scene. Collects, maintains and appropriately

transfers evidence; may obtain samples and specimens of human remains

for laboratory analysis; assists in the scheduling of pathological,

toxicological, or medicolegal examinations and other tests, including

autopsies, and may accompany body to and observe the autopsy;

investigates cause and manner of death and photographs all bodies for

cremation. Takes possession of any object, article or record, which may

be useful in establishing the cause and manner of death. Notifies next

of kin in person, by telephone as necessary or in conjunction with other

law enforcement and judicial agencies; responds to family questions and

concerns over deceased individuals. Related duties will include

examining, photographically recording, reviewing certifications of the

cause and manner of death of deceased persons for the purpose of issuing

Cremation Permits. Upon request of Court or District Attorney, may

review and or present physical examinations and tests incident to any

matter of criminal nature up for consideration before the Court or

District Attorney. Provides court testimony, as needed. May testify as a

factual witness when requested pertaining to the facts and observations

made during initial investigation, physical examination and any other

tasks performed. Shall testify as an expert for either the court or the

state in all matters where the examinations or tests have been made.

Issues cremation and disinterment permits. Completes and signs the

Medical Certification for deaths reportable under state law and county

policies. Produces and maintains accurate records and reports on all

cases reported to the Medical Examiner\'s Office, including, but not

limited to: narrative of investigations, photographic media, medical

records, law enforcement reports, and autopsy protocol and specimens.

Issues autopsy, toxicology and coroner reports to appropriate agencies.

Maintains confidentiality of records and information obtained during

investigations in accordance with State and Federal law. Advocate for

the deceased by preserving dignity and safeguarding property. Shall act

as Deputy Medical Examiner/deputy coroner in another County when

requested and authorized by the Calumet County Medical Examiner. It is

unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular

basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties

that an employee maybe required to perform. The examples are merely

indicative, not restrictive. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Comprehensive knowledge of the statutes governing the

position of the Medical Examiner. Ability to, based on accepted medical

procedures and in consultation with others as needed determine the cause

of death to a reasonable degree of medical certainty. Considerable

knowledge of human anatomy, medical and legal terminology, plus

practices of medicine as it pertains to death and varying forms of

trauma. Good knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and

practices used to research the cause and manner of death; and the

principles, practices, and procedures of pathology. Ability to perform

analysis including the interpretation of a death scene, identifying

items of evidence, and assessing the condition of the body. Ability to

prepare and present accurate, objective and thorough reports; and

maintain security of all case records. Ability to establish and maintain

a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationships.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org

Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications

accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET

COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address:

Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site:

www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475

CALUMET COUNTY

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