Morgue Tech - Medical Examiner's Office

Fort-Bend-County,-Tx; Rosenberg (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fort Bend County is seeking an Autopsy Support Technician to assist with decedent processing, photography, and evidence handling. The role includes preparing bodies for autopsy, recording data, and maintaining the chain of custody for evidentiary materials.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to follow strict procedures and safety standards. County benefits apply to full-time staff.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years general office experience; related field education may substitute.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and radiological techniques.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, photograph, tag, and store decedents and associated evidence and personal effects.
• Undress, wash, weigh, measure, and photograph decedents in preparation for autopsy.
• Assist in opening body cavities and process specimens for examination.
• Enter data regarding decedents and evidence into the computer system and maintain chain of custody.
• Maintain inventory and secure storage of medications and specimens.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Herramientas

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

If you are a current Fort Bend County employee (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the \"quality of life\" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!Receives, photographs, tags and appropriately stores decedents along with associated evidence, valuables and personal effectsUndresses, washes, weighs, measures and photographs decedents in preparation for autopsy examinationAssists in opening abdominal, thoracic and cranial cavities during autopsy and removes, weighs and measures organ and fluid specimensCloses postmortem incisions utilizing surgical needles and sutures and ensures proper storage of decedents until releasePerforms and processes x-rays and CT scans of bodies and specimens. Obtains 40-hour CT scan training and radiation safety training. Maintains continuing education credits for CT scans. Wears radiation badge to detect yearly exposure amounts of radiation for reporting purposes.Fingerprints decedents prior to release, using specialized fingerprinting techniques as required and confirms adequate identification photographs were takenObtains, labels and transports specimens to Toxicology sectionEnters data regarding decedents evidence and personal effects into the computer systemMaintains inventory of evidence and/or property in a secure environment ensuring the protection and preservation of the chain of custodyInventories medications of decedents and secures them appropriatelyMaintains recovered osteological and skeletal specimens under appropriate conditions and securityContacts funeral homes regarding release and pick up of decedentsCleans and maintains autopsy trays, surgical instruments and equipment, body coolers, and the morgue work areasReceipts funds from decedents buried under the County’s pauper burial program, when requiredMay testify in a court of law regarding procedures of handling, inventory and maintenance of decedents, evidence and/or property held in custodyPerforms related duties as requiredParticipates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma/GED.3 years general office and administrative experience; additional education in a related field may be submitted for experience.Knowledge of human anatomy; knowledge of and skill in the utilization of radiological techniques; knowledge of health and safety standards and practices.Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software; knowledge of basic office procedures.Skill in filing and organizing of material; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment.Ability to understand and follow instruction and strict operating procedures; ability to maintain records; ability to compile data and organize reports.Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public.Availability to work 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays, 8 am - noon.SALARY RANGE: $23.19 - $28.99 hourly based on qualificationsCLOSING DATE: Upon filling position#LI-JL1All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/complyFort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.