Hauppauge, NY30+ days ago
Key Elements Of The Role: Conducts investigations of homicides, suicides and unexplained natural or accidental deaths; Interviews witnesses to obtain information useful to the Medical Examiner's office; Performs observations of the death scene; prepares detailed descriptions including pertinent facts relating to the cause and manner of death; Examines and takes possession of bodies; directs and supervises their transport to the Medical Examiner's office; Identifies and establishes evidentiary value of items, to include samples for toxicologic analysis; documents evidence and directs its removal, while safeguarding the quality and chain of evidence; Obtains and/or coordinates positive identification of bodies through visual personal identification affidavit, x-ray, dental records, descriptive evidence and fingerprint records; Investigates deaths as required for cremation clearance; Identifies immediate life-threatening conditions and takes/coordinates action to remove hazards; Draws blood samples and obtains biological exemplars for evidentiary purposes at the direction of police agencies, courts or its authorized agents for DWI cases and non-testimonial evidence; Testifies in court; provides expert witness; Provides information to family and authorized others as to cause of death, manner and circumstance, thus providing preventative counseling, understanding and education; Independently identifies scope and need for follow up investigation; Carries out related investigations and interviews as assigned; Acts as a representative from the office of the Chief Medical Examiner, as directed, in matters of public education and professional liaison; Recommends release of bodies or the need for autopsies based on preliminary investigation; Prepares detailed reports and keeps records regarding investigations. Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.