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Death Investigator

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Salary:

30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Department: 60936 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Autopsy: Welfare. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: The hours are 8-5p M-F with periodic call weekends (remote) and some holidays. Work Environment: Subject to irregular hours - requires working 1st shift, extended hours, on- call hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Exposure to risk of bloodborne/airborne diseases. Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment. Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens. Subject to injury from hot or moving parts of equipment. Moderate noise environment. Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations. Subject to cuts.

Job Responsibility:

  • Reviews death information to determine whether the death requires a medicolegal examination/autopsy
  • Acquires pertinent medical records/other official documents related to deaths, provides follow-up investigation for accepted cases, attends death scenes within the service's coverage area, and follows scene guidelines to insure adequate documentation of the decedent
  • Develops and updates policies related to investigative procedures
  • Performs external examinations in-house and at scenes
  • Aids in identification of the decedent if identity is unknown, contacts the decedent's next-of-kin or appropriate representative for death information or disposition of the body
  • Handles and secures evidence collected at the death scene and autopsy according to protocols
  • Completes autopsy forms, toxicology forms, report of investigation forms, death certificates and other pertinent paperwork related to the investigative process according to protocol
  • Provides phone coverage for the autopsy service and receiving and releasing bodies to funeral home representatives or other appropriate party
  • Attends various appropriate training programs to maintain high standards and implement new methods of investigations
  • Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education
  • Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department
  • Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases
  • Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing
  • Provides maximum care in identification procedures when processing documents and labeling specimen containers and releasing bodies to funeral homes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Criminal Justice, Nursing, or a related field and one year experience in investigations is preferred
  • or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Registered Medicolegal Death Investigator by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) preferred or fills the requirements to become registered within five years of hire
  • Obtain and maintain a valid applicable state driver's license without restrictions
  • Maintains a favorable background investigation
  • Ability to travel at a moment's notice (24 hours a day) within the state of applicable state
  • Ability to move approximately 100 pounds and able to assist in moving heavier objects/bodies
  • Ability to perform assigned duties while working with decedents who died from natural/non-natural causes of death and in all phases of decomposition
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws regarding deaths and human remains
  • Strict compliance with office policies and procedures
  • Operates required equipment in a safe and lawful manner for protection/safety of public, self and other employees
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, government agencies, outside organizations, the news media, and the public
  • Knowledge of crime scene investigation procedures, evidence collection and transfer techniques
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively especially when interacting with grieving families
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
  • Skill in operating digital camera
  • Computer skills with familiarity using electronic medical record, CoPath, Mysys, and Microsoft Office

Nice to have:

  • Prefer active ABMDI certification and one year experience, four year degree in related anatomy, physiology, law enforcement or biological sciences
  • Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with grant writing experience
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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