Mayo Clinic Looking for Medicolegal Death Investigator – Goodhue County at Minnesota Full Time

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Mayo Clinic’s mission to provide excellent, culturally relevant care in a welcoming environment to all individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. In DLMP and Mayo Collaborative Services (MCS), we aim to diversify our workforce and to create an inclusive work environment where differences are valued, allowing individuals to achieve and contribute to their fullest potential. By leveraging the strengths that each diverse individual and group brings to the table, we gain the strategic advantages of accelerated innovation, better problem solving, enhanced productivity and job satisfaction, improved quality, and, most importantly, we find better ways to meet the needs of our patients.

Position description
Conducts death investigations on an on-call basis for specified geographic area under the jurisdiction of the county Medical Examiner (ME). Responds quickly to potentially traumatic and/or disturbing death scenes and conducts examination of decedent, confirming death, and securing decedent and property on their person. Coordinates field data collection, preserves evidence at scene, photographs scene, acquires and compiles pertinent medical history, performs data entry, and generates reports. Writes complete, accurate and comprehensive statement of investigations. Provides timely communication of pertinent case information to Olmsted County Medical Examiner (OCME) staff, Office of Decedent Affairs, law enforcement and decedent next of kin, as appropriate. Facilitates transportation of remains to designated ME facility. Performs additional tasks as requested by supervisor. Actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in the role before being eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic*

Qualifications
**Candidates must reside within Goodhue County**

Requires an Associate’s Degree or High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of work experience applicable to the duties listed above (i.e. emergency response, law enforcement or medical profession) is also acceptable. Experience with computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, web-based systems) is necessary.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

Additional qualifications
Prefer Bachelor’s degree in related field. Previous employment as investigator with Medical Examiner or Coroner office. American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators Certification with appropriate certification maintenance. Previous experience with transport of decedents. Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy. Able to adapt to high stress and traumatic situations. Able to work independently with strong communication (oral and written), problem solving, and organizational abilities.
* Requires CV/Resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript(s), and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicants expense.

* For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information. The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.

International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
• MUST show US equivalent degree
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org

*DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor

*Non-DLMP Internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor

License or certification
Must achieve certification with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (ABMDI) within one year of accrual of required hours. Must have a valid driver’s license, with current vehicle insurance.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$28.50 – $42.80 / hour

Benefits eligible
No

Schedule
Supplemental/On-call/Per Diem

Hours / Pay period
varies

Schedule details
Varies

Weekend schedule
Varies

Remote
Yes

International Assignment
No

Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Recruiter
Josie Gisel

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.