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Autopsy Technician, prov.

Description of Duties

This position is responsible for assisting the physician staff with the performance of autopsies and body processing functions in the Medical Examiner’s Office.  Work involves processing bodies, preparing autopsy rooms/setting up autopsy tables, eviscerating human bodies, dissecting and weighing organs, documenting findings, weights, etc., cleaning and sterilizing autopsy instruments and releasing bodies to funeral homes.  Work further involves extended periods standing and the ability to remove potentially heavy human remains over significant distances and up/down heights.  The employee reports directly to and works under the direct supervision of the Senior Autopsy Technician.  Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

(A)  One (1) year paid full time or its part time equivalent experience as an Autopsy Technician or similar position that included or supplemented by, at least 100 documented instances of autopsies performed** ; OR,

(B)  Two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in forensic medical and legal investigations that included or supplemented by, at least 100 documented instances of autopsies performed**; OR,

(C) Three (3) years paid full time or its part time equivalent experience as a Forensic Attendant, or similar position that included or supplemented by, at least 100 documented instances of autopsies performed** ; OR,

(D)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science, Biology, Science*** or Criminal Justice that included or supplemented by, at least 100 documented instance of autopsies performed** or related field; OR,

(E)  An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) (B) and (C) above.

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