Forensic Autopsy Technician — Pathology Support

State-of-Iow; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner, is seeking a Forensic Autopsy Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting the forensic pathologist with autopsies, including moving and evisceration of bodies, photographing procedures, and restoring the body after examination.

Responsibilities include maintaining chain of custody, documenting findings, and ensuring the autopsy suite is clean and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or healthcare-related experience required/preferred.
• Ability to move heavy bodies (about 300+ pounds) and work standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the forensic pathologist with autopsies, including evisceration and skull-cap removal.
• Restore the body after examination by replacing organs, packing cavities, suturing, and cleaning.
• Maintain chain of custody for bodies, evidence, and specimens; document procedures and photographs.

Skills

Stamina for heavy lifting

Photographic documentation

Documentation accuracy

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner, is seeking a Forensic Autopsy Technician to join our team. The role involves assisting the forensic pathologist with autopsies, including moving and evisceration of bodies, photographing procedures, and restoring the body after examination.

Responsibilities include maintaining chain of custody, documenting findings, and ensuring the autopsy suite is clean and