Autopsy Technician II pay range

What the state says the job is

This role serves as a senior technician and involves assisting with the performance of medicolegal autopsies including ensuring compliance with OSHA and OCME safety policies while performing eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, obtaining specimens for microscopic examination, disposing of medical waste appropriately and cleaning and storing the body. This position also coordinates the release and receipt of the body, cleans and disinfects the facility and equipment per established protocols and handles evidence in accordance with established rules for preserving the chain of custody of evidence. This position takes photographs of body as well as radiograph procedures as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of law enforcement requirements for criminal investigations, and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner administrative procedures and policies. Working knowledge of firearms, ballistics and law enforcement procedures. Working knowledge with funeral service practices, autopsy, radiographs, and photographic techniques and procedures. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and pathology and the embalming process. Considerable knowledge of investigative and identification procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge and compliance with designated OCME Autopsy Facility engineering and work practice safety controls (e.g., personnel protection equipment, handling of infectious substance ...

Minimum qualifications

Associate Degree in the biological/anatomical, forensic, mortuary/funeral, or criminal justice sciences from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the field of pathology, forensic pathology or decedent care; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2