Coroner

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Coroner

What they do

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

Also Called: Autopsy Facilities Manager, Coroner, County Coroner, Death Investigator, Forensic Pathologist, MDI (Medicolegal Death Investigator), Medical Examiner, Medical Legal Death Investigator, Medicolegal Investigator, MLI (Medical Legal Investigator), Autopsy Facilities Manager, Coroner, County Coroner, Death Investigator, Forensic Pathologist, MDI (Medicolegal Death Investigator), Medical Examiner, Medical Legal Death Investigator, Medicolegal Investigator, MLI (Medical Legal Investigator)

$43,790
Starting Salary (2023)
$75,670
Median Salary (2023)
4.6%
Projected Job Growth
383,620
Employment (2022)

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.

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