Forensic Technician

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN seeks an Autopsy Support Technician to assist with death investigations and forensic procedures, including body handling, documentation and evidence processing. You will work under medical examiner supervision and collaborate with the pathology team to ensure proper chain-of-custody and safety practices.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prefer mortuary or forensic experience, with strong adherence to procedures and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Mortuary or forensic experience preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of regulations affecting the Medical Examiner's operation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt, recovery, documentation, photography, preservation, storage and release of bodies, clothing and valuables.
• Assist with collection, documentation, photography and processing of evidentiary materials including trace evidence, clothing and weapons.
• Assist with autopsy-related case or body examination including handling, opening and closing bodies and dissection.
• Handle and move cadavers, body parts, tissues and other potentially dangerous materials.
• Assist with preservation, labeling, storage and retrieval of tissues and samples for toxicologic, histologic and other analyses.
• Assist with notes, sketches, photographs, x-rays and other documentation of findings.

Skills

Forensic techniques

Documentation

Photography

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs the technical duties involved with the investigation of deaths reported to the Medical Examiner, particularly with regard to evidence and body examination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with routine receipt, recovery, documentation, photography, preservation, storage, and release of bodies, clothing, personal effects and valuables;
• Assists with collection, examination, measurement, documentation, photography, and processing of evidentiary materials, including trace evidence, clothing, personal effects, weapons, and other objects;
• Assists with case or body examination of autopsy, including handling, opening, and closing of bodies and organ evisceration and dissection;
• Handles, lifts, moves, covers, and uncovers cadavers, body parts, tissues, fluids, clothing, valuables, weapons, and other possibly dangerous or contaminated objects;
• Assists with appropriate collection, preservation, labeling, documentation, storage, submission, and retrieval of tissues and samples for toxicologic, histologic, microbiologic, and other analyses;
• Assists with case or body findings, injury, or disease observation, measurement, and documentation, including the taking, making or reviewing of notes, sketches, drawings, photographs, and the taking, developing, and reviewing of x-rays;
• Assists with appropriate preservation, labeling, documentation, storage, submission, and retrieval of photographic and x-ray materials;
• Assists with setting up for and obtaining identification of bodies and remains through visual, dental, fingerprinting, radiographic, and other techniques and experts;
• Obtains continuing education and training as available and as directed in order to maintain high standards and learn and implement new technical skills and methods;
• Maintains clean and orderly autopsy stations and work area after the completion of cases to prepare the autopsy suite for the following day.
• Maintains inventory of needed supplies, PPE, equipment, and reports supply or equipment issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma.

Job Related Experience:

• Mortuary or forensic experience preferred.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations affecting the operation of the Medical Examiner's Office;
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of customer service and telephone etiquette;
• Knowledge of forensic techniques and safety procedures;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.