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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.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks19 core, 1 supplemental
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- Code
- 13-1041.06SOC 2018: 13-1041
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.Core taskTask 8915Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.Core taskTask 8912Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.Core taskTask 8921Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.Core taskTask 8916Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.Core taskTask 8923Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.Core taskTask 8920Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.Core taskTask 8913Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.Core taskTask 8918Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.Core taskTask 8919Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.Core taskTask 8928Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.Core taskTask 8924Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.Core taskTask 8917Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.Core taskTask 8926Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Direct activities of workers conducting autopsies, performing pathological and toxicological analyses, and preparing documents for permanent records.Core taskTask 20181Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.Core taskTask 8927Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Witness and certify deaths that are the result of a judicial order.Core taskTask 8931Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.Core taskTask 8922Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.Core taskTask 8925Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.Core taskTask 8930Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.Supplemental taskTask 8929Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-1041
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