Coroners typically work for a court of law or morgue. They help provide answers to law enforcement officers and loved ones of the deceased regarding the circumstances of the deceased’s death. Their job is to uphold the justice system by providing a cause of death for an individual, and they also play an important role in identifying the deceased, confirming their identity and notifying their loved ones if necessary. They may also be responsible for appearing in court when foul play is involved, to describe their thoughts on the cause of death.
Hvad gør en -NAVN-?
A Coroner, or Forensic Examiner, is responsible for determining the cause of death of an individual. Their duties include visiting crime scenes to examine a body, transporting the body to the morgue and conducting an internal and external examination of the body to determine the actual cause of death.
Ansvar
Et Coroner bør være i stand til at udføre forskellige pligter og ansvar. Følgende er nogle pligter og ansvarsområder en Coroner bør kunne udføre:
Observe and record positions and conditions of bodies and evidence
Perform medical examinations to determine time, circumstances and cause of death
Observe and record physiological features to aid in the identification of victims
Complete death certificates to include the manner of death
Create and maintain records related to death investigations
Record and preserve objects related to death
Nødvendige færdigheder
En konkurrencedygtig Coroner vil have visse færdigheder og kvalifikationer, herunder:
Medical knowledge to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations for the legal jurisdiction
Proficiency with record-keeping methods, either electronic or on paper
Knowledge of judicial processes and court proceedings
Ability to communicate with the public in both verbal and written form
Ability to supervise, coordinate and direct the actions of others
Lignende tilbud
Hvis du rekrutterer til stillinger relateret til et Coroner, se vores jobbeskrivelser for lignende roller:
