Autopsy Technician

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a technician to provide vital support to forensic pathologists. This entry-level role involves assisting in postmortem examinations and death scene investigations, ensuring safety protocols are followed in handling sensitive materials. With competitive compensation and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a relevant associate degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safety processes for handling biohazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Supports forensic pathologists in postmortem examinations.
• Conducts death scene investigations and collects evidence.
• Performs eviscerations and dissections.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Biohazard Safety

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in biological/anatomical sciences

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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• The Recruitment Range for This Position is $46,149 - $47,045*
  
  

Description of Work

• The Recruitment Range for This Position is $46,149 - $47,045*
  
  

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to OCME pathologists, the Statewide Medical Examiner System and law enforcement personnel. The employee provides technical assistance to forensic pathologists in the performance of postmortem examinations. The employee performs eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, death scene investigations, and collects evidence and information to supplement autopsy reports regarding the cause and manner of death.

About The NC Division Of Public Health

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation And Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with working in a team environment to complete common goals and daily assignments.
• Proven ability in maintaining confidential information
• Demonstrated knowledge with safety processes and procedures handling biohazardous materials
• Proven experience with computer documentation
  
  

Management Preferences:

Previous Autopsy experience

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Associate degree in the biological/anatomical, forensic, mortuary/funeral, or criminal justice sciences from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants maybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
  
  

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website athttps://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition [e-mail]..

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

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Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• NC Jobs
• Employee Referral
• Conference / Career Fair
• Email campaign
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• NC Nursing Board email
• Google
• Other General Job Boards
• Other Search Engines
• Other Social Media
• Internet Advertisement
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Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.)]]

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The recruitment range for this position is $46,149 - $47,045. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $46,149 - $47,045?

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Do you have education or experience in the following areas: Anatomy, Pathology, Forensic Science, Mortuary Science, Anthropology, or Criminal Justice?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with working in a team environment to complete common goals and daily assignments? If YES, this experience MUST be proven and detailed in your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with maintaining confidential information? If YES, this experience MUST be proven and detailed in your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with safety processes and procedures handling biohazardous materials? If YES, this experience MUST be proven and detailed in your application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience with entering and maintaining electronic documents? If YES, this experience MUST be proven and detailed in your application.

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• No
  
  

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Do you have an Associate degree in the biological/anatomical, forensic, mortuary/funeral, or criminal justice sciences from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No
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