Autopsy Technician I

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$30.00-35.00USD Hourly

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays including astarting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

About Jefferson County Coroner:

Many citizensdontrealize that theCoronersresponsibilities extend far beyond the scene of death and the autopsy suite. We review thousands of pages of medical records each week. We work closely with hospice care professionals law enforcement agencies and first responders area funeraldirectorsand physicians.

Most important we work closely and compassionately with more than a thousand families each year as they cope with the loss of a loved one. Often our relationship with family members and friends may continue for months.

Find out more at: DUTIES:

• General responsibility is toassistthe contracted forensic pathologist with autopsiesin accordance withthe established department policies and procedures safety environmental and infection standards. Other responsibilities may include other Technician Assistance requests.

• Assistforensic pathologist during autopsy. Prepare and set up for autopsy. Ensure autopsy instruments fixtures and overall suite are clean and organized.Assistwith physical examination to include cleaning and preparing the body for evisceration evidence collection histology collection toxicology draws and cleaning and closing the body for release. Document autopsy with photographs. Document package and store all evidence toxicology specimens andpersonal propertycollected during the autopsy. Collect and package any specific requests by other agencies such as fingerprint cards buccal swabs DNA cards. Ensurepathologist isaware andgivespermission for collection and release. Label cassettes for histology and package and send them to theappropriate agency. Take X-rays if needed.

• Update COHERO with autopsy information; preliminary findings toxicology specimens autopsy photographs any other relevant documentation.

• Review theCoheroStatus Board and Home Page for any Tech Assist requests. Tech Assist requests may include drawing toxicology and doing clean up photos on non-autopsy cases.

• Prepare and package toxicology for dissemination to other agencies. Delivers packages to FedEx.

• Followappropriate destruction/dispositionmethods for medications toxicology and specimens.Assistswith packaging and destruction process of medications. Packages and destroys toxicologyspecimens andmedical devices and tools.

• Clean autopsy suite to include cleaning of supplies/tools and autopsy table along with surrounding area mop floor and start and finish laundry if needed.

• Ensure supplies stay organized.

• Follow up on any tasks for the day to ensure they are completed.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:High School Diploma or GED

Education:A minimum of one year ormore ofproven and documented experience with autopsies or toxicology lab. Requires knowledge of anatomy physiology and medicalterminologyand forensic pathology.

PreferredQualifications:

• License/Certifications: Certification (D-ABMDI) with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators iswithin one year of hire.

• Somecollegein biology or physical science;Associates or Bachelorsdegree in related fieldhighlypreferred.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Knowledge skills and attributes that would be beneficial and lead to success in this role include:

• Superior interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work with individuals groups and staff.

• Work effectively on a team and in an independent environment.

• Dedicated committed and reliable professional.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Collaboration with investigators and pathologists

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Self-motivated displays proactivity and takes initiative.

• Have a positive can-do attitude with great problem-solving skills.

Additional Job Information:

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within30-daysof hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofcriminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or referencesfor all positions.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.

• In any materials yousubmit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into yourcandidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or