Autopsy Technician I: Forensic Morgue Support

Travis County Clerk; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County Medical Examiner is seeking an Autopsy Technician to assist with body intake and release, processing, evidence collection, and maintaining morgue operations. You will support autopsies under direct pathologist guidance and help ensure accurate documentation and proper chain-of-custody.

Responsibilities include tissue prep, specimen packaging, and keeping the morgue clean, with a potential flexible schedule to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with emphasis on the medical sciences and 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalency of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in autopsies under supervision and prepare work area.
• Process decedents for examination including unclothing, cleaning, photographing, fingerprinting, and x-raying.
• Handle and safeguard decedent's property and evidence.
• Receive and document incoming bodies; review autopsy orders for accuracy.
• Maintain morgue cleanliness and equipment decontamination.
• Transport toxicology specimens and manage tissue records.
• Assist with morgue and lab administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain body census and assist in timely body releases.

Skills

Medical terminology

Autopsy procedures

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in medical sciences

Tools

Casework software

Digital imaging equipment

Job description

Travis County Medical Examiner is seeking an Autopsy Technician to assist with body intake and release, processing, evidence collection, and maintaining morgue operations. You will support autopsies under direct pathologist guidance and help ensure accurate documentation and proper chain-of-custody.

Responsibilities include tissue prep, specimen packaging, and keeping the morgue clean, with a potential flexible schedule to meet department needs.