Medical Examiner Assistant
Current• Assists the Medical Examiner in all aspects of the forensic autopsy.• Must be able to follow and adhere to specific Standard Operating Procedures and become proficient in all skills associated with the autopsy and autopsy services.• Assist in preparation and evisceration of the bodies.• Assist in the collection of tissue and fluid/toxicology samples.• Responsible for appropriate handling, labeling, and for accurately entering specimens and evidentiary information into computer… Show more • Assists the Medical Examiner in all aspects of the forensic autopsy.• Must be able to follow and adhere to specific Standard Operating Procedures and become proficient in all skills associated with the autopsy and autopsy services.• Assist in preparation and evisceration of the bodies.• Assist in the collection of tissue and fluid/toxicology samples.• Responsible for appropriate handling, labeling, and for accurately entering specimens and evidentiary information into computer systems.• Required to operate all autopsy and mortuary related equipment.• Responsible for daily cleaning and disinfection of the autopsy suite and surgical instruments.• Responsible for dispatching and responding to scenes and medical facilities.• Will be required to operate a state vehicle and therefore, must possess good driving skills and maintain a clean driving record.• Responsible for moving, lifting, preparing, positioning, photographing, and storing remains on scene and at a medical examiner facility.• Interact with both private and public entities.• Other duties as assigned Show less