Autopsy Technician

1 week ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a part-time Forensic Autopsy Technician to assist in the completion of autopsies, including incisions, removing and weighing organs, x-rays, digital photography, collecting evidence, fingerprinting, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist forensic pathologists in the completion of autopsies
  • Retrieve, admit, and release bodies
  • Clean and maintain the morgue facility
  • Ensure morgue equipment and office vehicles receive proper maintenance
  • Provide instruction on morgue procedures to internal and external personnel
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Preserve evidence and retrieve deceased persons when required/requested
  • Respond to mass disaster scenes

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate verbally effectively
  • Knowledge of OSHA and security procedures
  • Ability to push/pull 100 to 500 lbs. and lift with assistance
  • Some computer experience/data entry skills
  • Able to traverse uphill, rocky or otherwise unstable terrain and respond to mass disaster scenes
  • Experience performing forensic autopsy duties, and working with biohazardous materials

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with human remains in a hospital, morgue, funeral home or medical examiner's facility
  • Experience/training with handling evidence

Working Conditions

This is a wage position and averages up to 29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and is not eligible for benefits. This position will work varying rotating shifts that include days, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. There is an occasional need to work after normal work hours.

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