Forensic Autopsy Technician - Central District

Summary

Title: Forensic Autopsy Technician - Central DistrictState Role Title: Laboratory & Research Spec IHiring Range: $23.50 - $25.00Pay Band: 3Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-CENTRALAgency Website: www.vdh.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob Duties The Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner- Central District, located in Mechanicsville Virginia, is seeking a part-time Forensic Autopsy Technician. This is a wage position and averages 15-29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and is not eligible for benefits. This position will work varying rotating shifts that include days, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. There is an occasional need to work after normal work hours.This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Chief Medical Examiners (forensic pathologists) in the completion of autopsies, including incisions, removing and weighing organ, x-rays, digital photography, collecting evidence, fingerprinting, and documentation. This position will be responsible for retrieving, admitting, and releasing bodies, cleaning morgue facility, ensuring morgue equipment and office vehicles receive proper maintenance and is required to instruct internal and external personnel on morgue procedures. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations. Responsible for the preservation of evidence and for the retrieval of deceased persons when required/requested. Responsible for responding to mass disaster scenes.Minimum Qualifications Experience effectively communicating effectively verbally and in writingMust have general working knowledge of anatomy, evidence collection, chain of custody, autopsy assistance, morgue operations, and confidentiality through direct experience or equivalent educationMust have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database usage and data entry with strong keyboarding skillsRequired to push/pull/maneuver weights up to 500+ pounds, with and without assistance, stand for long periods of time, traverse uphill, rocky or otherwise unstable terrainMust be able to respond to mass disaster scenes and other out-of-district assignments for up to a 2-week rotationBasic photography skills: to include knowledge of digital photography with a digital camera and the ability to save images on various types of media (CD, USB, digital server)Must possess a valid driver's licenseAdditional Considerations Previous experience with human remains in a hospital, morgue, funeral home or medical examiner's facility.Relevant training and experience in forensic sciences, health sciences, or related field preferred.Training as an autopsy technician or medicolegal death investigator is preferred.Experience with obtaining/maintaining/shipping collected specimens for analyses, consultations, etc.Training and experience in digital radiography and digital dental radiography preferred.Knowledge of OSHA regulations for biohazard and chemical work environments preferred.It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Contact Information Name: Kourtney DudleyPhone: (804) 659-6366Email: kourtney.dudley@vdh.virginia.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Title: Forensic Autopsy Technician - Central DistrictState Role Title: Laboratory & Research Spec IHiring Range: $23.50 - $25.00Pay Band: 3Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-CENTRALAgency Website: www.vdh.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob Duties The Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner- Central District, located in Mechanicsville Virginia, is seeking a part-time Forensic Autopsy Technician. This is a wage position and averages 15-29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and is not eligible for benefits. This position will work varying rotating shifts that include days, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. There is an occasional need to work after normal work hours.This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Chief Medical Examiners (forensic pathologists) in the completion of autopsies, including incisions, removing and weighing organ, x-rays, digital photography, collecting evidence, fingerprinting, and documentation. This position will be responsible for retrieving, admitting, and releasing bodies, cleaning morgue facility, ensuring morgue equipment and office vehicles receive proper maintenance and is required to instruct internal and external personnel on morgue procedures. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations. Responsible for the preservation of evidence and for the retrieval of deceased persons when required/requested. Responsible for responding to mass disaster scenes.Minimum Qualifications Experience effectively communicating effectively verbally and in writingMust have general working knowledge of anatomy, evidence collection, chain of custody, autopsy assistance, morgue operations, and confidentiality through direct experience or equivalent educationMust have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database usage and data entry with strong keyboarding skillsRequired to push/pull/maneuver weights up to 500+ pounds, with and without assistance, stand for long periods of time, traverse uphill, rocky or otherwise unstable terrainMust be able to respond to mass disaster scenes and other out-of-district assignments for up to a 2-week rotationBasic photography skills: to include knowledge of digital photography with a digital camera and the ability to save images on various types of media (CD, USB, digital server)Must possess a valid driver's licenseAdditional Considerations Previous experience with human remains in a hospital, morgue, funeral home or medical examiner's facility.Relevant training and experience in forensic sciences, health sciences, or related field preferred.Training as an autopsy technician or medicolegal death investigator is preferred.Experience with obtaining/maintaining/shipping collected specimens for analyses, consultations, etc.Training and experience in digital radiography and digital dental radiography preferred.Knowledge of OSHA regulations for biohazard and chemical work environments preferred.It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Contact Information Name: Kourtney DudleyPhone: (804) 659-6366Email: kourtney.dudley@vdh.virginia.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr