Forensic Technician - Extra Help

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare equipment, instruments and bodies for autopsy examinations.
• Assist in the performance of autopsies, including opening and closing bodies; obtain/collect blood, fluid, organ tissue, and other specimens; excise and weigh organs.
• Photograph bodies create digital X-ray images of decedents; take fingerprints.
• Attend postmortem examinations; fingerprint the deceased, collect trace evidence, pathological samples, and other physical evidence for further examination.
• Collect, prepare, and process medical-legal evidence.
• Move and transport decedents and specimens to and from morgue storage area.
• Maintain the safety and sanitation of the facility; clean the autopsy room, equipment and tools; replenish linens and other necessary supplies.
• Complete and maintain logs, charts, files, records, and related documents.
• Interprets and follows policies and procedures related to scope of practice, sterile techniques, safety and security.
• Perform a variety of clerical work and other duties related to coroner services.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and other County employees.
• Release remains to funeral homes after establishing correct next of kin paperwork has been provided.
• Comply with applicable Health and Safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience, education and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. Typical examples of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Education: Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in natural science, Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedicine, or other related coursework from an accredited college or university, OR
• Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience, paid or volunteer, assisting pathologists in performing autopsies using a variety of techniques to prepare specimens and/or evidence or One (1) year of full-time experience in a hospital, mortuary, or related facility that includes the handling of human remains.
• Substitution: Completion of the one-year internship program with a California County Coroner’s Office may be substituted for 12 semester or 16 quarter units, or for 4 months of full-time work experience.
• License Requirement: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

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