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Under direct supervision, assists with procedural examinations and other morgue related activities.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• 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;
• Collects, preserves, labels, and records tissue samples and bodily fluid specimens for toxicology, histology, and microbiology;
• Collects, labels, records and secures evidentiary materials, such as trace evidence, ammunition and other objects;
• Verifies and documents all human remains, property, and evidence received;
• Obtains and labels trace collections, specimens, and evidence for law enforcement agencies;
• Documents exam related information into departments case management system;
• Takes, develops and ensures appropriate quality of x-rays for examinations;
• 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 pallet jack/forklift.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.