Job Description
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Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Prepares autopsy room and cleans room after autopsy is completed
- Lifts and moves bodies
- Checks toe tags and field deputy report
- Prepares folder and copies of field deputy report for pathologist and other attendees of autopsy
- Provides containers for specimen collection and makes labels to include histology specimens
- Coordinates with organ and tissue donation organizations
- Collects toxicology samples and conducts cooler count
- Assists and retain specimens for DNA
- Documents notes on decedent’s history
- Transcribes for pathologist during examinations
- Weighs and eviscerates organs
- Applies sutures to the body
- Opens and closes the body
- Performs diagnostic imaging and x-rays
- Positions and photographs the body
- Prepares body bags
- Releases decedent to appropriate organizations
- Conducts proper disposal of tissue and biohazard materials
- Preserves and prepares evidence for crime lab
- Assists pathologist with the complexities through various exams
- Assists in removal of bullets and determine trajectory
- Trains new hire and interns utilizing the forensic autopsy technician training checklist
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Forensic Science, Mortuary Science, or a related field with two (2) or more years of relevant work experience in autopsies and investigations of death. In lieu of degree must have at least six (6) years of related work experience. Must be knowledgeable in department procedures and policies including quality improvement, infection control standards, environmental standards, and safety issues. Must have experience in x-rays and photographs. Must know laboratory procedures as it pertains to DNA and specialized extractions. Must understand, know, and follow anatomy and technical instructions and materials. Use and knowledge of autopsy tools. Know and follow the protocols for organ and tissue donations for the suitable. Good judgment and the ability to evaluate and assess alternative methods. Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Excellent reasoning and analytical skills and detail oriented. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Biology, Forensic Science, Mortuary Science, or a related field with one (1) or more years of relevant work experience in autopsies and investigations of death. Must be knowledgeable in department procedures and policies including quality improvement, infection control standards, environmental standards, and safety issues. Must have experience in x-rays and photographs. Must know laboratory procedures as it pertains to DNA and specialized extractions. Must understand, know, and follow anatomy and technical instructions and materials. Use and knowledge of autopsy tools. Know and follow the protocols for organ and tissue donations for the suitable. Good judgment and the ability to evaluate and assess alternative methods. Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Excellent reasoning and analytical skills and detail oriented. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office. Bilingual preferred.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an autopsy room setting or within an x-ray room.
Physical Conditions
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling a human body weight up to 100 pounds
- Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
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