Forensic Autopsy Technician - Body Prep & Pathology Support

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plans (IPERS)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and long-term care

Employee assistance program

Employee discount programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Forensic Autopsy Technician to assist the forensic pathologist with autopsies, body restoration, and related duties. The role requires handling heavy bodies, photographing procedures, and maintaining meticulous records in a high-stress environment.

Applicants should be able to move heavy objects, stand for long periods, and occasionally work weekends. Background checks apply; E-Verify is used.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited area college with an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or any other healthcare profession;

Responsibilities

• Assists the forensic pathologist with autopsies, completing paperwork and taking photographs before and during autopsy. Evisceration of organs and removal of skull-cap. Restoring the body by replacing organs, packing cavities, suturing the body closed and cleaning of the body.
• Keeps chain of custody when receiving, storing, or transferring/releasing of bodies, evidence, toxicology and specimens.
• Maintains the autopsy suite, associated areas and equipment by ensuring they are kept clean and stocked with supplies.
• Observes and records facts clearly, accurately and legibly.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Standing long hours

Stress tolerance

Weekend work

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Forensic Autopsy Technician to assist the forensic pathologist with autopsies, body restoration, and related duties. The role requires handling heavy bodies, photographing procedures, and maintaining meticulous records in a high-stress environment.

Applicants should be able to move heavy objects, stand for long periods, and occasionally work weekends. Background checks apply; E-Verify is used.