Job Opportunity
Job ID:53323
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job: Assist the pathologist with all aspects of forensic and hospital autopsies, including, but not limited to: evisceration, photography, radiography, identification. Admit and release bodies from morgue. Perform death investigations, primarily in follow-up role, but will include some death scene investigation. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Prepare bodies for autopsy
- Eviscerate bodies at autopsy including complex dissections
- Assist with identification of bodies
- Admit and release bodies from the morgue
- Collect evidence at autopsy and maintain chain of custody
- Obtain radiographic images of bodies
- Obtain toxicology specimens at autopsy
- Prepare death certificates for the physicians
- Request police reports, medical records, and other documents relevant to death investigations
- Perform follow-up interviews with family or other witnesses
- Review and correct investigative reports
- Represent the Office of the Medical Examiner at various community meetings
- Death scene investigation
Job Requirements
| General Requirements |
* Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. * Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). * Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. * Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). * Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities. * Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases. |
| Work Experience |
* See education section |
| Education |
* High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of medicolegal death investigation experience OR Associate's degree in forensic science or related field and 4 years of medicolegal death investigation experience OR Bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field and 2 years of medicolegal death investigation experience. * Registry-level certification from the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators preferred at time of appointment, required within two years of employment. * Autopsy assistant experience. Preferred. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills |
* Strong organizational, communication, and report writing skills * Knowledge of anatomy * Ability to work in an emotionally and physically taxing work environment. * Familiarity with Sparrow's database, MDI Log. Preferred. |
UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements:
| Shift |
Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level |
High School / GED |
| Status |
Full-time |
| Facility |
Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level |
4-9 Years |
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Sparrow Health System
Apr 20, 2026