Forensic Autopsy Technician

Summary

FollowYour Calling, Find Your Career!!Salary Range: $25.53 to $31.33 perhour. This is a non-exemptposition. Pay rates are based oneducation, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equityconsiderations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history andqualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.At MecklenburgCounty, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are withsupport, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg Countybecome even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience foryourself, and a better working world for all.The Mecklenburg CountyMedical Examiner's Office (MCMEO) mission is to provide county morgue andmedical examiner/forensic pathology services to the citizens of MecklenburgCounty. The MCMEO interacts with local, state and federal law enforcementagencies to assist in death investigations, reporting their findings on thecause and manner of death.The MCMEO alsoprovidesconsultationand forensic pathology services to one regional county: Cleveland.Position Specific InformationThis position will join a team assistingwith exams/autopsies to include digital photography, digital radiography,collection of samples, assisting with moving decedent bodies as needed forexams, and basic cleaning of the immediate morgue area.ResponsibilitiesAssisting board-certifiedForensic Pathologists that are responsible for overseeing each deathinvestigation conducted at the facility, totaling approximately 1,500annually.Specific CircumstancesNatural deaths in individuals without a physicianUnexpected deaths in otherwise healthy individualsAll accidental, suicidal, homicidal, traumatic, or violentdeathsDeaths occurring under unusual circumstancesDeaths of all prisoners as well as all patients in a statemental health facilityOffice Location:MCMEO3440Reno AvenueCharlotte,NC 28216Position SummaryPerform eviscerations and grosses anatomicdissections, remove organs, portions of bones and other pathologicalremains in accordance with established safety standards. This position,under direct supervision, will help prepare the room, paperwork, and body,and assist the pathologist with the actual autopsy.Essential FunctionsPerform forensic autopsies on recently deceased, decomposed, burned, and partially skeletonized human bodiesPrepare for forensic autopsies, which includes: maintaining log books with biographical information on deceased; setting up autopsy station with proper instruments; assisting in identification/collection of legal evidence; collecting and securing personal possessions of deceased; preparing body for pathologist exams; preparing containers for toxicology and histology samples; and/or performing other related activitiesAssist in external/cremation exams, which includes: taking photographs of deceased; collecting blood samples; collecting and securing personal possessions of deceased; and/or, performing other related activitiesOrdering supplies; and/or, performing other related activitiesMaintain morgue facilities, which includes: stocking supplies; preparing laundry; cleaning autopsy suite; preparing biohazard waste for disposal; preparing formalin mixtures; maintaining coolers; and/or, performing other related activitiesPerform a variety of office duties, which includes: answering phones; completing document requests; creating and maintaining case files; filing histology slides; maintaining autopsy forms and diagrams; and/or, performing other related tasksMaintain personal possessions and releases bodies to funeral homes or crematoriesMinimum QualificationsExperience:Minimum of one year of experience inassisting with autopsies or in a related area.Education:High School Diploma or equivalent andcoursework in Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, and/or Anthropology.Combination of relevant education and relevant experienceaccepted? N/ALicenses and Certifications:Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's LicenseMay require County Driving PrivilegesMay require Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checkPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience/education in afuneral home, morgue, coroner's office, or medical examiner's office setting.Previous experience transporting bodiesand working with deceased.Education related to Anatomy,Physiology, Histology, Anthropology, Biology, and Forensics preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHuman anatomy and physiologyForensic science as it pertains to the human bodyRadiographic proceduresMedical terminologyApplicable forensic toolsApplicable safety proceduresLaboratory proceduresApplied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely mannerCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information receivedCustomer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needsGeneral knowledge in various computer applications including Microsoft Office SuitePhysical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationaryposition 50% of the time.The person in this position needs to moveabout from point X to point Y.Operates a computer or other officeequipment.Ascends/Descends a ladder to performduties or operate equipment.The person in this role is required toposition themselves to maintain equipment such as computers, servers,machinery, etc.The person in this role frequentlycommunicates and must be able to exchange and convey information.Must be able to review information onpaper or computer.Must be able to discern information fromlong distances.Must be able to detect or distinguishflavor or smells.Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or lessMust be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbsReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be anall-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills,requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based onbusiness need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reservesthe right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

FollowYour Calling, Find Your Career!!Salary Range: $25.53 to $31.33 perhour. This is a non-exemptposition. Pay rates are based oneducation, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equityconsiderations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history andqualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.At MecklenburgCounty, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are withsupport, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg Countybecome even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience foryourself, and a better working world for all.The Mecklenburg CountyMedical Examiner's Office (MCMEO) mission is to provide county morgue andmedical examiner/forensic pathology services to the citizens of MecklenburgCounty. The MCMEO interacts with local, state and federal law enforcementagencies to assist in death investigations, reporting their findings on thecause and manner of death.The MCMEO alsoprovidesconsultationand forensic pathology services to one regional county: Cleveland.Position Specific InformationThis position will join a team assistingwith exams/autopsies to include digital photography, digital radiography,collection of samples, assisting with moving decedent bodies as needed forexams, and basic cleaning of the immediate morgue area.ResponsibilitiesAssisting board-certifiedForensic Pathologists that are responsible for overseeing each deathinvestigation conducted at the facility, totaling approximately 1,500annually.Specific CircumstancesNatural deaths in individuals without a physicianUnexpected deaths in otherwise healthy individualsAll accidental, suicidal, homicidal, traumatic, or violentdeathsDeaths occurring under unusual circumstancesDeaths of all prisoners as well as all patients in a statemental health facilityOffice Location:MCMEO3440Reno AvenueCharlotte,NC 28216Position SummaryPerform eviscerations and grosses anatomicdissections, remove organs, portions of bones and other pathologicalremains in accordance with established safety standards. This position,under direct supervision, will help prepare the room, paperwork, and body,and assist the pathologist with the actual autopsy.Essential FunctionsPerform forensic autopsies on recently deceased, decomposed, burned, and partially skeletonized human bodiesPrepare for forensic autopsies, which includes: maintaining log books with biographical information on deceased; setting up autopsy station with proper instruments; assisting in identification/collection of legal evidence; collecting and securing personal possessions of deceased; preparing body for pathologist exams; preparing containers for toxicology and histology samples; and/or performing other related activitiesAssist in external/cremation exams, which includes: taking photographs of deceased; collecting blood samples; collecting and securing personal possessions of deceased; and/or, performing other related activitiesOrdering supplies; and/or, performing other related activitiesMaintain morgue facilities, which includes: stocking supplies; preparing laundry; cleaning autopsy suite; preparing biohazard waste for disposal; preparing formalin mixtures; maintaining coolers; and/or, performing other related activitiesPerform a variety of office duties, which includes: answering phones; completing document requests; creating and maintaining case files; filing histology slides; maintaining autopsy forms and diagrams; and/or, performing other related tasksMaintain personal possessions and releases bodies to funeral homes or crematoriesMinimum QualificationsExperience:Minimum of one year of experience inassisting with autopsies or in a related area.Education:High School Diploma or equivalent andcoursework in Anatomy, Physiology, Histology, and/or Anthropology.Combination of relevant education and relevant experienceaccepted? N/ALicenses and Certifications:Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's LicenseMay require County Driving PrivilegesMay require Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checkPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience/education in afuneral home, morgue, coroner's office, or medical examiner's office setting.Previous experience transporting bodiesand working with deceased.Education related to Anatomy,Physiology, Histology, Anthropology, Biology, and Forensics preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHuman anatomy and physiologyForensic science as it pertains to the human bodyRadiographic proceduresMedical terminologyApplicable forensic toolsApplicable safety proceduresLaboratory proceduresApplied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely mannerCommunication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information receivedCustomer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needsGeneral knowledge in various computer applications including Microsoft Office SuitePhysical DemandsMust be able to remain in a stationaryposition 50% of the time.The person in this position needs to moveabout from point X to point Y.Operates a computer or other officeequipment.Ascends/Descends a ladder to performduties or operate equipment.The person in this role is required toposition themselves to maintain equipment such as computers, servers,machinery, etc.The person in this role frequentlycommunicates and must be able to exchange and convey information.Must be able to review information onpaper or computer.Must be able to discern information fromlong distances.Must be able to detect or distinguishflavor or smells.Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or lessMust be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbsMust be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbsReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Disclaimer StatementThis is not intended to be anall-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills,requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based onbusiness need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reservesthe right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positionsmay be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.#J-18808-Ljbffr