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Welcome to the Kentucky Coroners Association!

In order to assist the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, we have provided information on how to contact coroners and find answers to frequently asked questions about our professional services. Coroners can also find information and sign up for training programs through the Department of Criminal Justice Training.

The coroner/medical examiner system in Kentucky is a cooperative effort among and between forensic specialists. In the Commonwealth of Kentucky, coroners and deputy coroners have the full power and authority of peace officers and they investigate the cause and manner of all deaths that are defined as coroner's cases by KRS 72.405.

Contacts for the Kentucky Coroners Association:

Brian Ritchie, Executive Secretary
Anderson County Coroner
Phone: (502) 839-5151
e-mail: blritchie66@yahoo.com

John P. Northcutt, Association President (2009-2010)
Rowan County Coroner
Phone: (606) 784-6491
e-mail: rowancoroner@more.twcbc.com

2010 Kentucky Coroners Training Schedule is now available

The CORONER TRAINING page has now been updated to show the training opportunities available to Kentucky Coroners and Deputy Coroners in 2010.

New H1N1 Influenza Reporting Guidelines

All Kentucky Coroners and Deputy Coroners are asked to report confirmed H1N1 influenza cases to T.J. Sugg @ Tennis.Sugg@ky.gov

T.J. is a Deputy Coroner in Scott County and an Epidemiology Coordinator with the Cabinet for Health Services. He will add your case to a new database that will soon be viewable to coroners and others through a secure on-line network.

H1N1 GUIDANCE FOR CORONERS

A document meant to assist Coroners in investigating potential H1N1 Influenza deaths has been added to the "FORENSIC LIBRARY" page today at the request of the Kentucky Department for Public Health. This 3 page document contains information such as:

(1) General Information about  H1N1 Influenza
(2) Signs and Symptoms of Novel H1N1 Influenza
(3) Groups at High-Risk for Severe Illness
(4) Guidelines for Death Investigations
(5) How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab
(6) Post-Mortem Care and Personal Protection

 

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2009 Coroners Directory
 

Need to locate a coroner in Kentucky? Click the following link to view or download the:

2010 CORONER MASTER DIRECTORY 011210[Excel 55.0 kb]

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
 

(1) NEW !
Closing Date:
01/31/2010
Death Investigator
(Deputy Medical Examiner)
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington County
Hillsboro, Oregon
Salary Range: $48,000-$58,332 per year
This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to investigate deaths occurring under violent, questionable, or unexplained circumstances and deaths unattended by physicians; conduct investigations to determine the manner and cause of deaths, prepare detialed reports relating to the deceased person and coordinate death related activities with appropriate medical and law enforcement personnel. Incumbents are required to be available on an "on-call" basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have responsible medical or law enforcement investigation experience and training equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major work in human anatomy, biology, forensic pathology, or a related field. The ability to complete the REGISTERED level of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators within one year is a requirement.
To apply for Job #2009-101, please visit us at www.co.washington.or.us or
Washington County
Human Resources Division
155 N. First Avenue, Ste. 270
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-3072

 

MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

(2) NEW !
Closing Date
01/31/2010
Coroner Investigator
Hamilton County Coroner's Office
Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary Range: $ 39,184-53,303 per year
The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is seeking applicants for a Coroner Investigator position to become vacant in February 2010. This position is responsible for death investigation to include but not limited to (1) receive and investigate questionable death case reports- obtan medical history, secure all related reports (police, accident) and other pertinent information related to deaths, incorporate gathered information into summary report (2) respond to death scenes at the direction of the pathologist or Coroner- examine remains of deceaed persons, take digital photographs, conduct interviews when necessary, secure personal belongings. Investigators work daily M-F and are on-call one week per month to include the overnight and weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must have completed secondary education and coursework in Medicolegal Death Investigation or equivalent, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a criminal history background check. Prior certification by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators will be considered advantageous.
To apply: send a cover letter and resume to:
Andrea S. Hatten, Adm.
Hamilton County Coroner's Office
3159 Eden Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Fax: 513-946-8727
andrea.hatten@hamilton-co.org

(3)
Closing Date
01/06/2010
Forensic Investigator
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Baltimore Mayland
Salary Range: $28,800-$43,407 per year
Reports to the Chief Forensic Investigator. This is a death investigator staff position. Duties include responding to death scenes in Baltimore City, conducting death investigations on behalf of the medical examiner to assist in documentation and determination of cause of death. Enter data, obtain medical records and police reports, interview witnesses, take digital photographs, conduct a physical examination and transport the decedent from the scene. Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of death investigation experience is preferred. Experience may be substituted for trauma experience such as pre-hospital EMT or Paramedic, and hospital trauma care (RN, PA, nursing technicians). Military or police experience and college credits in death investigation or forensics may also be substituted.
How to Apply:
Contact Dawn Zulauf RN
chiefinvestigator@ocmemd.org
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
111 Penn Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410)333-3238


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