What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Autopsy Assistant position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Under general supervision of the Chief Medical
Examiner, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the morgue;
assists with autopsies; completes postmortem X-rays; performs work
involving specimen preparation and packaging; maintains the cleanliness
of the morgue; performs other duties as required. Essential 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. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
Examiner, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the morgue;
assists with autopsies; completes postmortem X-rays; performs work
involving specimen preparation and packaging; maintains the cleanliness
of the morgue; performs other duties as required. Essential 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. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
