Part-Time Autopsy Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under general supervision of the Chief Medical

Examiner, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the morgue;

assists with autopsies; completes postmortem X-rays; performs work

involving specimen preparation and packaging; maintains the cleanliness

of the morgue; performs other duties as required. Essential Duties

Assists Forensic Pathologist in the performance of Medicolegal

autopsies, including opening and closing of the body, photography, basic

radiology, collection and documentation of evidence or specimens.

Coordinates with Chief Medical Examiner or Forensic Pathologist with the

scheduling of autopsies including notification to appropriate law

enforcement personnel. Assists in identification of bodies including

obtaining fingerprints, using specialized procedures for decomposed

bodies and assists to retain services of identification experts, such as

forensic dentist. Registers and inventories all bodies and their

personal property. Maintains autopsy facility, equipment and supplies in

a clean/sanitary condition. Prepares bodies for release. Releases bodies

and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director, or family

member and secures a receipt of the transaction. Maintains morgue supply

inventory including the ordering of supplies. Provides testimony as to

decedent identification, chain of custody and evidence gathered.

Completes and timely files all morgue related forms and reports.

Performs other duties as required. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge of procedures involved in

medico-legal autopsies. Considerable knowledge of medical terminology

and human anatomy and physiology especially pertaining to death and

varying forms of trauma. Working knowledge of techniques, methods and

procedures for the handling and preparation of evidence for chain of

custody control. Working knowledge of the procedures for sterile

specimen collection. Working knowledge of technology, department program

software, internet access and database, spreadsheet and word processing

programs. Ability to utilize word processing, database, internet and

spreadsheet programs. Ability to prepare, present and maintain accurate,

objective and thorough reports and records. Ability to maintain

specimens and evidence logs and to maintain supplies in an orderly

fashion. Ability to perform laboratory tasks such as specimen transfers

and handling preserved specimens. Ability to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with Medical Examiner staff, law

enforcement officers, funeral directors, decedent family members and

medical personnel. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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