MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR III

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Investigation of deaths that fall within medical examiner jurisdiction in Washtenaw County; these can be complex and specialized due to the nature of these deaths.
• Investigators go to the scene and document it, collect any relevant property, and records; they supervise the collection of the remains by the transport service.
• Act as a liaison between the Medical Examiner’s office, health and law enforcement agencies and the general public; handle inquiries about complaints related to the Medical Examiner’s cases.
• Perform detailed searches of public and other records where the identity of the deceased is unknown.
• Gather medical records, including laboratory and x-ray results from varied health care settings, including hospitals, doctor’s offices and extended care facilities.
• Gather other public agency records, such as police and EMS records where required.
• Collect any information needed to complete a case.
• Manage cremation permit requests.
• Documentation of the scene, including photography.
• Release bodies to funeral homes.
• Meet with the families of the deceased in the office and guide them through the identification process.
• Assist in training/mentoring of staff.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports for the Medical Examiner.
• Trains current and future investigators in techniques of investigation and performs related duties as assigned.
• Report writing in MDI log.
• Manage viewing preparation of decedents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure identification of decedent and arrange for transport to morgue.
• Assist Pathologist with dissection of body and its organs.
• Clean up after autopsy and maintenance of autopsy equipment.

Required Qualifications*

• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License and an acceptable safe driving record, basic certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation (ABMDI), and one of the following to be considered at the MEI III level:
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least nine (9) years of full-time paid experience in criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency, police department, or prosecutor’s office.
• Associate’s degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice or a related field with at least four (4) years investigative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field and four (4) years investigative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Police Administration, Criminal Justice, or health care related field with an additional qualification in Forensic Investigation or Forensic Science, and three (3) years of experience.
• Registered Nurse in Nursing with six (6) years of clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient or public health setting.

Work Schedule

This is a 24/7 operation. Shifts are currently 10-12 hours and rotate every 12 weeks. Shifts range from 4 am – 4 pm, 6 am – 6 pm, 4 pm – 4 am and 6 am – 6 pm.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This is a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week operation; working weekends and holidays will be required.

Supervision – This position reports to the Allied Health Manager and Chief Medical Investigator

Physical Requirements – Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to access scene of death that may include natural areas with difficult terrain (wetlands, rivers, lakes, etc.), as well as difficult structures such as basements. Ability to move more than fifty (50) pounds.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

AFSCME job postings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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