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Hybrid 0000001547.AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN.MEDICAL EXAMINER bei Dallas County

Dallas County · Dallas, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

43.180,00 $  -  52.936,00 $

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Assists medical examiners and pathologists with all aspects of autopsy room operations, including related administrative/clerical duties.

Responsibilities

1. Assists medical examiners or pathologists with external examinations and autopsies by preparing work materials and body for examination using established protocols.

2. Assists medical examiners or pathologists in conducting external examinations and autopsies, and collecting and labeling specimens and evidentiary materials.

3. Performs daily autopsy room maintenance activities, including cleaning room and equipment, washing scrubs and towels, and sharpening cutting tools.

4. Performs various autopsy administrative support activities, including transporting toxicology specimens to laboratory, ensuring cultures/specimens are picked-up by referral lab, maintaining records of stored tissue specimens and retrieving specimens as needed, maintaining x-rays, maintaining supply inventory, assists with maintenance of autopsy equipment, and participating in quality control activities.

5. Testifies in legal proceedings regarding chain-of-custody.

6. Performs morgue clerk duties as required.

7. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED Program. One (1) year of work related experience or 15 hours of college or combination of the two.

Special Requirements:
Must possess knowledge of human anatomy; thorough knowledge of standard autopsy room protocols and the ability to follow instructions; the ability to perform repetitive tasks with reduced supervision; skilled in the use
of autopsy room equipment such as bone saws, knives and needles; ability to write accurately and legibly; ability to work cooperatively; familiarity with PCS and standard applications; ability to use good safety practices and precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Must pass criminal background check.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:
The primary work area is an autopsy room, with routine, potential exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards. There is routine exposure to odorous specimens and chemicals and graphic visual situations. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; lifts, positions, pushes, or transfers bodies; lifts supplies, equipment; considerable reaching stooping, and bending; manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to execute standard protocols.
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