Forensic Autopsy Supervisor

This position involves responsibility for supervising and managing the forensic autopsy technician staff and the technical aspects of forensic autopsy technician work. The Forensic Autopsy Supervisor works under the direct supervision of the Pathologists. This position is responsible for supervising, training and the overall management of morgue-related activities among the forensic autopsy division. Direct supervision is exercised over forensic autopsy technician personnel. Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years experience in anatomic or forensic pathology
• College education in science related field
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION(S):

• Supervises, assigns, schedules and evaluates work and provides training where appropriate for forensic autopsy technician staff.
• Coordinates and facilitates training activities for, and monitors the progress of, newly hired Forensic Autopsy Technicians.
• Assists the Pathologist by set-up before and cleanup after the autopsy and renders dissection and assistance as directed by the Pathologist during the autopsy.
• Identifies and leads work opportunities to foster communication and improve the way services are delivered to coworkers, forensic pathology staff and other stakeholders in the community.
• Supports the function in delivering quality, timely and valuable information to management and employees.
• Serves as a resource for employees and assists management to identify the needs to achieve goals and adherence policies and standards set forth by State, Federal and regulatory agencies.
• May assist in facility surveys and inspections made by outside agencies,
• Assists in creating reports and/or performance reviews and analyzing information to ensure operational needs are met.
• Eviscerates and weighs organs and takes digital photographs and x-rays.
• May have to stand and climb on footstool/ladder or examination table to take forensic photographs and/or x-rays.
• Assists in the collection and preservation of clothing, physical and biological evidence for forensic analysis, including forensic toxicology, clinical chemistry, serology and microbiologic testing as directed, and according to established procedures.
• Packages and prepares evidence and specimens for storage or transport within a legal chain of custody.
• Completes electronic chain of custody and other required documentation and performs date entry.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all non-routine, send-out testing, including follow-up to ensure results are received.
• Processes decedents into the facility prior to examination, including required chain of custody and case information data entry and/or paperwork and releases decedents to funeral homes.
• Documents and maintains custody of evidence, medications and valuables associated with specific case investigations.
• Ensures proper biohazard waste disposal according to protocol.
• Performs general office duties, such as labeling and filing of microscopic slides and tissue blocks, general filing and computer data entry.
• Oversees and assists with maintaining the morgue and autopsy rooms and floors in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner; cleans and sterilizes equipment; checks for proper ventilation and condition of equipment.
• Participates in quality assurance review and completes reconciliation of property and evidence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person