Autopsy Pathology Assistant - Forensic Service

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Pathology Assistant - Autopsy Service to join the forensic/autopsy pathology team. You will record external features, assist with evisceration, take forensic photographs, and collect toxicology and other specimens as part of autopsy services.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction of PA students and residents, and ensuring adherence to department procedures during autopsy and related activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others including law enforcement and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with ability to adapt techniques.
• Physically dexterous for autopsy procedures and specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Record external features for decedents undergoing autopsy.
• Perform evisceration and organ examination per protocol.
• Assist in teaching pathologist's assistant students and residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

60 semester hours with 24 in MLT or 24 science including chem/biology

Job description

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Pathology Assistant - Autopsy Service to join the forensic/autopsy pathology team. You will record external features, assist with evisceration, take forensic photographs, and collect toxicology and other specimens as part of autopsy services.

Responsibilities include supporting instruction of PA students and residents, and ensuring adherence to department procedures during autopsy and related activities.