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Maricopa County Medical Examiner's: Forensic Autopsy Technician
Phoenix, AZ | Full-Time | $19.25 (Hourly) Closes 4/29/2024 |
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About the Position
Are you passionate about learning how the human body works? Do you enjoy working alongside doctors in a clinical setting? As an autopsy support professional, you'll have the opportunity to use your medical knowledge to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation!
The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Forensic Technician to join our team! You'll contribute by participating in autopsies and recording relevant findings into the case management system.
Are you passionate about learning how the human body works? Do you enjoy working alongside doctors in a clinical setting? As an autopsy support professional, you'll have the opportunity to use your medical knowledge to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation!
The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Forensic Technician to join our team! You'll contribute by participating in autopsies and recording relevant findings into the case management system.
Yavapai County Medical Examiner's: Forensic Autopsy Technician
Prescott Valley, AZ | Full-Time | $19.00 (Hourly) Posted 4/24/2024 |
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RoleUnder direct supervision, assists with procedural examinations and other morgue related activities.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
Minimum QualificationsExperience:
One year of experience in a medical setting assisting with surgeries or autopsies, pathological laboratory, funeral home, criminal justice, veterinarian work, emergency medicine, organ recovery or a closely related field.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Assists pathologist with clinical pathological procedures.
- Receives, prepares, stores and releases cadavers;
- Records physical information about cadavers such as height, weight, and temperature;
- Participates in autopsy procedures by making and closing incisions, eviscerating organs, fingerprinting, and collecting specimens at the direction of a pathologist;
- Collects, preserves, labels, and records tissue samples and bodily fluid specimens for toxicology, histology, and microbiology;
- Collects, labels, records and secures evidentiary materials, such as trace evidence, ammunition and other objects;
- Verifies and documents all human remains, property, and evidence received;
- Obtains and labels trace collections, specimens, and evidence for law enforcement agencies;
- Documents exam related information into department’s case management system;
- Takes, develops and ensures appropriate quality of x-rays for examinations;
- Takes clinical, surgical and other photographs as directed by the pathologists;
- Maintains sanitary conditions of the facility, equipment and instruments, and ensures safe disposal of biological and biohazardous materials;
- Operates various equipment such as scales, autopsy saw, aspirator, x-ray machine, cameras, scalpels, and pallet jack/forklift.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsExperience:
One year of experience in a medical setting assisting with surgeries or autopsies, pathological laboratory, funeral home, criminal justice, veterinarian work, emergency medicine, organ recovery or a closely related field.
Dade County: Senior Autopsy Technician
Miami, FL| Full-Time | $57,108.39 (Annually) Posted 4/26/2024 |
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This position is located in the morgue bureau of the Medical Examiner Department. The Senior Forensic Autopsy Technician plays an active role in assisting the Medical Examiner with Forensic pathological services. The position is involved in the internal and external examination of human remains in various stages of decomposition including skeletal remains and eviscerations. Processing x-rays, fingerprinting, collecting and labeling specimens, documenting and releasing property and evidence to law enforcement or requesting agencies, releasing remains to funeral homes, cleaning autopsy instruments, the autopsy room, and the laundry used during an autopsy as well as restocking morgue bureau supplies. This position involves standing for long periods, maneuvering decedents that weigh an average of 175 lbs., tolerating noxious odors, and working with more than one Medical Examiner at any given time.
Dade County: Forensic Autopsy Technician
Miami, FL| Full-Time | $49,277.88 (Annually) Posted 4/26/2024 |
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Recruitment NotesThe Forensic Autopsy Technician position plays an active role in assisting pathologists with external and internal examinations of human remains. This position is involved in performing eviscerations; collecting and labeling toxicology specimens; fingerprinting and diagraming decedents, x-raying decedents, collecting, logging, and releasing property and evidence following proper chain of custody practice; cleaning instruments and the autopsy room, and re-stocking supplies. This position also involves standing for long periods of time, pushing, pulling and maneuvering decedents.
Medical Examiner's Office: Forensic Autopsy Technician
Memphis, TN | Full-time | $20.65 (Hourly) Posted 2/20/2024 |
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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:
- Assists with autopsy duties, as appropriate and expected.
- Maintains and operates various instruments and equipment.
- Collects forensic evidence and maintains chain of custody, as required.
- Enters evidence information into the database.
- Prepares bodies for postmortem examinations and release to funeral homes.
- Washes, dries, measures, and positions bodies.
- Prepares and preserves tissues and specimens.
- Performs radiographic imaging of limited scope for identification and documentation purposes.
- Cleans and disinfects the autopsy suite, equipment, tables, and instruments after each procedure.
- Records information, completes forms, and enters/submits test orders.
- Packs and ships toxicology and histology samples based on established guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Medical Examiner's Office: Forensic Autopsy Supervisor
State of Oregon | Full-Time | $5, 409 (Monthly) Closes 05/01/2024 PST |
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What will you do?
You will be responsible for supervising autopsy technician staff and will provide support for all morgue functions, in service of assisting and supporting the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s forensic pathologists. Your job duties will include day-to-day supervision of morgue staff to ensure compliance with internal policies, consistent service delivery, reviewing and establishing morgue procedures, maintaining the inventory of morgue equipment and supplies, as well as management of weekly autopsy technician work schedules. You will coordinate daily morgue operations to accommodate the priorities of our forensic pathologists, even when this requires adjusting workflow plans throughout the day.
You will be responsible for interviewing and recommending the hiring of new staff members, providing training to your subordinates, evaluating subordinates’ performance and recommending personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing.
In addition, you will be required to perform usual morgue operations including providing technical support to state forensic pathologists in preparing for and conducting medicolegal autopsies; receiving and releasing human remains to funeral homes or investigators; maintaining proper chain of custody over property and its associated paperwork; and all morgue equipment operation and maintenance coordination. You will report to the Forensic Administrator and work closely with the Chief Medical Examiner and the Deputy State Medical Examiners in the performance of these duties.
You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.
To learn more about the various Divisions, Programs, Sections or Units within Oregon State Police, click here.
What’s in it for you?
The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and affording all persons an opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property, and natural resources. Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion, and Integrity.
Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.
Minimum Qualifications (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):
Four years of lead work, supervision, management, or progressively related experience in forensic science for an accredited laboratory;
OR
A bachelor’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science, or a closely related field AND one year of experience managing in an accredited forensic laboratory;
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A master’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science or a closely related field;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Skills (each skill must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration):
You will be responsible for supervising autopsy technician staff and will provide support for all morgue functions, in service of assisting and supporting the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s forensic pathologists. Your job duties will include day-to-day supervision of morgue staff to ensure compliance with internal policies, consistent service delivery, reviewing and establishing morgue procedures, maintaining the inventory of morgue equipment and supplies, as well as management of weekly autopsy technician work schedules. You will coordinate daily morgue operations to accommodate the priorities of our forensic pathologists, even when this requires adjusting workflow plans throughout the day.
You will be responsible for interviewing and recommending the hiring of new staff members, providing training to your subordinates, evaluating subordinates’ performance and recommending personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing.
In addition, you will be required to perform usual morgue operations including providing technical support to state forensic pathologists in preparing for and conducting medicolegal autopsies; receiving and releasing human remains to funeral homes or investigators; maintaining proper chain of custody over property and its associated paperwork; and all morgue equipment operation and maintenance coordination. You will report to the Forensic Administrator and work closely with the Chief Medical Examiner and the Deputy State Medical Examiners in the performance of these duties.
You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.
To learn more about the various Divisions, Programs, Sections or Units within Oregon State Police, click here.
What’s in it for you?
- Work/life balance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays and up to 24 hours of personal business leave a year.
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.
- Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
- Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carries your seniority and benefits with you.
- Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.
- Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.
- Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.
The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and affording all persons an opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property, and natural resources. Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion, and Integrity.
Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.
Minimum Qualifications (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):
Four years of lead work, supervision, management, or progressively related experience in forensic science for an accredited laboratory;
OR
A bachelor’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science, or a closely related field AND one year of experience managing in an accredited forensic laboratory;
OR
A master’s degree in natural science, physical science, forensic science or a closely related field;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Skills (each skill must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration):
- Experience managing daily morgue operations and technical staff in a medical examiner’s office, including planning and directing daily workflow to effectively utilize available resources while maintaining a flexible, adaptive approach.
- Experience directly supervising employees, including training staff, evaluating performance, and providing coaching to represented subordinates.
- Experience and proficiency developing positive and cooperative working relationships with direct reports, supervisors, and all internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to providing clear and thorough communication to staff, as well as funeral homes, law enforcement agencies, medical offices, grieving families, and other external partners.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, using sound judgment evaluating the potential impacts of those decisions to the agency.
- Experience and proficiency in autopsy assistant practices, including obtaining biological specimens and performing eviscerations and complex dissections during post-mortem examinations.
Medical Examiner's Office: Postmortem Examination Supervisor (Autopsy)
Tacoma, WA | Full-Time | $81,991.62 (Annual) Opened 02/13/2024 |
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This position is in office and not remote.
Position SummaryWhy It's a Great Opportunity:
Medical Examiner’s Office:
This is a rare opportunity to get into a supervisory position as the Postmortem Examination Supervisor for the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. You will be responsible for the supervision of the Forensic Autopsy Technician team (which also includes the Transport Agent). You will work collaboratively with the forensic pathologists, operations director, administrative, and technical units to improve efficiency and quality of work, further modernize processes, and assist in our vision to become a recognized leader in the field. Work will be performed between an active autopsy suite and a modern, freshly furnished personal office space.
- Conveniently located stand-alone NAME-Accredited office with free on-site secure parking.
- Collaborative, friendly 25-member staff comprised of four teams: Investigations, Technical, Administrative, and Pathology.
- Beautiful county with amenities of a city as well as local beaches, gorgeous walking trails, parks, the Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier. Boating, skiing, hiking, kayaking, shopping, and other outdoor and indoor activities are available within the county and Seattle is located only approximately 30 miles north of Pierce County.
- Close proximity to Sea-Tac airport with numerous convenient direct flights.
- Fully accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
- Stand-alone secure facility with free on-site parking.
- Updated, modern personal office space.
- CT Scanner to be installed in 2024.
- Current Lodox full-body x-ray system.
- Modern case management system.
- Annual office caseload estimated at 850+ Autopsy Equivalents.
- Funded for four forensic pathologists.
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What we do is critical work to assist forensic pathologist on a daily basis on a variety of cases. Not everyday will have high profile cases, cases of vast interest, as many cases we receive are decompositions, natural deaths, overdoses and many suicides. You do not realize how many people die to suicide on a daily basis until you work in this field and the families that call refuting the death and insisting it was homicide or some other manner. Not to mention overdoses are never lacking with the on going opioid epidemic. What we do is deal with the tragedies in life be it natural, self inflicted, accidental, or homicidal. Being able to handle decedents of various weights and sizes by pulling them onto tables, flipping them to have their backs exposed, not just once but it can be multiple times. This is not always easy and it is very tiresome. We do not get many breaks, as we often work through them with our doctors on very tedious long cases. We also do not get compensated much for our work. If this is something you are looking to get into you must understand we do not do this for the money we do it because we love what we do. Smells and horrific sights affect everyone differently and not everyone can handle it, as some people I've known at previous places have been lost to us due to the field getting to them. Every place operates differently with different people and different expectations, some are worse than others. Therefore, those not in this field consider all of what is said here wanting something badly only to walk out takes away a lot, meaning reposting positions, re going through the interview process, wasting time to be trained, etc if you are to commit know what you are signing up for.
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