Autopsy Technician

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Medical Examiner Department is actively seeking two (2) Autopsy Technicians.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

• Prepares cadavers specimens of human organs and autopsy room to assist pathologist in postmortem examinations.
• Assists pathologists in the performance of autopsies by undressing cleaning weighing organs and measuring cadavers and separate organs; opening cavities; assisting in the removal of organs and toxicology specimens.
• Receives cadavers in morgue and assures their proper storage identification and release to authorized persons.
• Inventories effects and other articles bags evidence and valuables and documents information while maintaining chain of custody.
• Preserves stores and retrieves organs surgical specimens and biopsies.
• Washes and dries linens in washing machine and dryer washes workstations autopsy tables storage trays instruments; sharpens knives and replaces soiled linens and related morgue equipment.
• Photographs decedents clothing valuables and specimens following the SOP guidelines of the Forensic Photographer.
• Takes identification photographs of decedents and takes 10 print and major case prints of decedents.
• Assists in the disposal of case-related specimens including formalin-fixed tissue according to ME protocols and procedures.
• Operates city vehicle for city business.
• Unpacks and shelves morgue materials and supplies.
• Maintains proper order and thorough cleanliness and disinfection of responsible areas.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of standard routines and basic instruments used in a morgue hospitals and/or medical office surgical suites.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures occupational hazards personal protective equipment blood borne pathogens and universal precautions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and/or follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability and willingness to work with cadavers.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to standard autopsy procedures and to make accurate observations and records of results.
• Ability to lift and move cadavers and other heavy items such as boxes and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability and willingness to use a personal computer digital camera digital X-ray equipment electric saw digital evidence drying cabinet pressure washer washing machine/dryer and surgical instruments.

• One year of education and/or experience in a medically related or mortuary science-related discipline with undergraduate-level coursework in human anatomy and physiology or one year of experience as a Death Scene Investigator investigating death scenes involving varying degrees of decomposition and diverse causes and manner of death.

• A valid drivers license is required and must be maintained.
• Must qualify prior to appointment obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a Public Driver.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
• The Medical Examiners office is part of the Incident Management System for each county which it serves.
  • All full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.