$300,000 yearly
Macomb County Government
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Medical Examiner
DEPARTMENT: Macomb County Health Department
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: At-Will
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general direction, this classification is responsible for performing post-mortem examinations as the legally designated Medical Examiner for Macomb County, including microscopic and toxicology studies to determine official cause and manner of death in legally required cases. Investigates and identifies cause of death using approved medical procedures, and notifies next of kin. Conducts authorized autopsies, performs microscopic and macroscopic studies of organs and fluids, and prepares reports detailing post-mortem inspections, including conditions relating to disease and a statement relating to cause of death. Develops methods of operation for professional and technical employees assisting in post-mortem studies to assure complete and thorough autopsy results. Testifies as an expert witness...