Forensic Autopsy Technician

Forensic Autopsy Technician

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5688 - Forensic Autopsy Technician

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range: $23.28 - $31.44 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Forensic Autopsy Technicians participate in the medico-legal activities of the Office of the Medical Examiner by assisting in procedural examinations and other morgue related activities.

Essential Functions:

• Assists pathologist with clinical pathological procedures;
• Receives, prepares, stores, and releases cadavers;
• Records physical information about cadavers such as height, weight, and temperature;
• Participates in autopsy procedures by making and closing incisions, eviscerating organs, fingerprinting, and collecting specimens at the direction of a pathologist;
• Verifies and documents all human remains, property, and evidence received;
• Obtains and labels trace collections, specimens, and evidence for law enforcement agencies;
• Takes clinical, surgical, and other photographs as directed by the pathologists;
• Maintains sanitary conditions of the facility, equipment and instruments, and ensures safe disposal of biological and biohazardous materials;
• Operates various equipment such as scales, autopsy saw, aspirator, x-ray machine, cameras, scalpels, and forklift;
• Maintains inventory of supplies, keeps records and files, and performs other routine clerical duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution AND nine (9) college or technical school semester credits in courses that focus on biology, human anatomy, physiology, zoology or criminal justice.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in a Morgue Assistant position or in a medical setting assisting with surgeries or autopsies, pathological laboratory, funeral home, criminal justice, veterinarian work, emergency medicine, organ recovery or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical examiner's office or funeral home setting.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines and regulations, Hepatitis B vaccine, tuberculosis screening, and respiratory protection training and safety equipment will be provided. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Ability to independently move and manipulate heavy objects of up to 100 pounds and work with noxious odors. Any additional physical and sensory work requirements will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone; Vision - operate machinery, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.