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The Forensic Technician will assist the forensic pathologists in the performance of autopsies; to clean and maintain the morgue; to be responsible for the chain of custody of evidence that is collected; and to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare for autopsies by setting up instruments, equipment, and bodies
Assist the forensic pathologists with autopsies by removing internal organs for pathological examinations
Collect tissue and body fluid samples
Collect finger and palm prints
Take and develop x-rays
Remove jaws and teeth for identification purposes
Remove foreign objects or projectiles and transport the samples to the proper laboratory for further study
Label, organize, and store all retained specimens to ensure their proper retention
Review specimens and destroy outdated ones by following the proper procedures for the disposal of anatomical waste
Collect evidence at the direction of the Physician and secure the evidence for disposition at a later date
Responsible for the chain of custody for said evidence
Process bodies upon intake by taking height and weight measurements, collecting biological specimens, and inventorying personal property of deceased
Attend to the care and disposition of bodies by returning the internal organs to the body cavities, sewing shut the incisions, washing and drying the external surfaces, and releasing the body to the designated funeral home
Maintain records relating to autopsies
Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and rooms in the morgue area, including sanitizing autopsy rooms and the walk-in cooler and freezer
Inventory supplies to ensure that sufficient quantities are maintained
Take digital photos and transfer to computer as instructed by Physicians
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in working with deceased individuals in a morgue-like setting
Experience in the routine drawing of postmortem specimens
Experience setting up for a forensic-type autopsy
Experience with the processing procedure for an assault victim
Experience assisting a pathologist in the performance of a forensic autopsy including the removal of organs and the preparation of the body following the autopsy for release
Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedure
Experience in the releasing process for forensic specimens
Valid driver’s license for the class of vehicles to be driven