AUTOPSY ASSISTANT

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland — MDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Baltimore, MD is seeking a full-time Autopsy Assistant. The role involves assisting the Medical Examiner in medico-legal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death, with tasks including lifting/moving human remains as required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience embalming or assisting in autopsies.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 1 year embalming or assisting in autopsies on humans.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Examiner in medico-legal autopsies to determine cause and manner of death.
• Assist in lifting/moving human remains as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)

GRADE

ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME)
900 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time Autopsy Assistant position will be to assist the Medical Examiner in the performance of medico-legal autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : One year of experience embalming or assisting in the performance of autopsies on humans.

Notes

• Possession of an Associate degree in mortuary science may be substituted for the required experience.
• Experience embalming or assisting in the performance of autopsies on humans may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mortician classifications or Mortuary Affairs Specialist or Mortician specialty codes in the Autopsy field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess experience assisting in the performance of autopsy examinations on humans (including lifting/moving human remains).

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.