Forensic Autopsy Tech: Morgue Ops & Evidence (Day Shift)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health, Tidewater District in Norfolk, seeks a full-time Forensic Autopsy Technician to assist physicians with autopsies, evidence collection, and body handling. Responsibilities include preparing bodies, weighing specimens, photographing them, and maintaining morgue facilities.

The position requires physical capability to lift 500+ pounds and availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• General working knowledge of anatomy, evidence collection, chain of custody, autopsy assistance, morgue operations, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing autopsies, including initial incisions and organ weighing.
• Collect body fluids and tissues for retention and testing; collect and preserve evidence.
• Retrieve, admit, and release bodies per policies and regulations; ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare bodies for examination; weigh and photograph; perform X-rays.
• Clean morgue facilities and maintain equipment; train internal/external staff on morgue procedures.
• May work day shifts; weekend/evening/night/holiday rotations; respond to mass disaster scenes.

Skills

Effective communication

Anatomy knowledge

MS Office

Data entry

Mass disaster response

Photography basics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital photography tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Health, Tidewater District in Norfolk, seeks a full-time Forensic Autopsy Technician to assist physicians with autopsies, evidence collection, and body handling. Responsibilities include preparing bodies, weighing specimens, photographing them, and maintaining morgue facilities.

The position requires physical capability to lift 500+ pounds and availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.