Emergency Forensic Attendant: Field & Morgue Support

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Medical Examiner, is posting an emergency Forensic Attendant position related to the homelessness crisis. The role involves recovering and transporting decedents, maintaining morgue operations, and assisting investigators.

A high school diploma and one year of relevant experience are required, plus a valid California driver license and background checks. Initial employment is for up to 90 days with a possibility of permanency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma AND one year of experience in hospital, morgue or ambulance service moving or transporting patients or decedents.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
• Background investigation, physical ability test, psychological evaluation, and medical screening are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drives a County vehicle to locations throughout the County to recover and transport bodies, specimens, or records to the Medical Examiner's facility.
• Maintains vehicles in operational condition.
• Keeps vehicle stocked with gurneys, stretchers, straps, sheets, and necessary supplies.
• Recovers, lifts, and transports bodies to the Department of Medical Examiner or other facilities.
• Receives and processes bodies into Department of Medical Examiner facilities; prepares bodies for release after autopsy.
• Collects and preserves physical and medical evidence.
• Performs case-related data entry to the Medical Examiner's computer system; keeps a log of morgue activities.
• Writes receipts for bodies, clothing, personal property, and evidence; fingerprints bodies per standards.
• Cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments; handles soiled/clean linens.
• Assist the Medical Examiner Investigators in physical recovery and lifting of decedents.
• Assist in autopsy procedures as needed.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Administration of Justice / Health / Physical Sciences / Nursing

Job description

The County of Los Angeles, Department of Medical Examiner, is posting an emergency Forensic Attendant position related to the homelessness crisis. The role involves recovering and transporting decedents, maintaining morgue operations, and assisting investigators.

A high school diploma and one year of relevant experience are required, plus a valid California driver license and background checks. Initial employment is for up to 90 days with a possibility of permanency.