Pierce County · 4 days ago
Forensic Autopsy Technician
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$34/hr - $43/hr
1+ years expPierce County is seeking a Forensic Autopsy Technician to join the Medical Examiner’s Office. The role involves assisting forensic pathologists with various tasks related to the forensic examination of bodies, including evidence collection and autopsy preparation.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare body for autopsy; weigh and measure human remains; incise body; dissect and remove organs; take tissue and fluid samples from the body and forward related information and samples to laboratories for further analysis; restore organs to body; and suture and clean body
Assist forensic pathologist in the collecting and handling of trace, physical, and biological evidence and finger and palm prints
Clean and maintain work areas. Do laundry and related activities. Implement safety and biohazard control measures and recordkeeping
Operate x-ray equipment; take photographs of human remains; coordinate handling, storage, and transfer of film and photographs; and maintain all related records and files
Routinely and safely lift and carry heavy objects, including the moving of dead bodies
Qualification
Required
Two or more years of training in a medical related discipline or related scientific field
One or more years' experience assisting with autopsies and/or pathology laboratory work
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State driver's license is required
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow State driving laws
An employee in this position is subject to 24-hour availability and must be willing to work non-standard hours, as required
Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements
Please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application. Failure to include these will result in an incomplete application
Preferred
Photography experience with use of DSLR or mirrorless cameras
Full competency in using both the Rokitansky and Virchow evisceration techniques without additional training is highly desired
Skill in objective observation
Company
Pierce County
Pierce County delivers essential, customer-focused government services with innovation and passion.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Jason Gauthier
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Jennifer Sass
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