Typical Tasks
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Expected Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
