Part-Time Autopsy Assistant

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.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Associate’s degree from a recognized technical college in biological or medical science, anatomy, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience as a Pathology Assistant or Autopsy Assistant or in a closely related area or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

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