Job Description

Market Range: 07

Hiring Salary: $20.65/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Forensic Technician provides primary assistance to staff pathologists with autopsy procedures and related activities. Specific duties include transporting the deceased between the morgue and autopsy room; lifting and transferring of the body between cart and table; preparing the body for autopsy; ensuring specimens are handled and stored appropriately and preparing the deceased's body for the funeral home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Assists with autopsy duties, as appropriate and expected.

2. Maintains and operates various instruments and equipment.

3. Collects forensic evidence and maintains chain of custody, as required.

4. Enters evidence information into the database.

5. Prepares bodies for postmortem examinations and release to funeral homes.

6. Washes, dries, measures, and positions bodies.

7. Prepares and preserves tissues and specimens.

8. Performs radiographic imaging of limited scope for identification and documentation purposes.

9. Cleans and disinfects the autopsy suite, equipment, tables, and instruments after each procedure.

10. Records information, completes forms, and enters/submits test orders.

11. Packs and ships toxicology and histology samples based on established guidelines.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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