Forensic Autopsy Technician Jobs

Overview

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is currently seeking a Forensic Autopsy Technician. The primary responsibilities of the Forensic Autopsy Technician are to assist the forensic pathologist before, during and after autopsy and maintain the OCME morgue. This position will also perform clerical duties and as necessary, perform back up support and duties assigned by the Assistant Medical Examiner Coordinator (AMEC).

Responsibilities of the Forensic Autopsy Technician will include:
Managing movement and storage of bodies before, during, and after postmortem examination.
Assisting the forensic pathologist by set up before and clean up after the autopsy, and during autopsy by rendering assistance with documentation, dissection/evisceration and specimen collection as directed by the forensic pathologist
Assisting 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 by the forensic pathologist and in accordance with established procedures.
Assisting other forensic consultants in forensic examinations, such as dental or anthropology examinations
Maintaining inventory supplies in the Medical Examiner's office including supplies for the morgue, disaster trailer and Medicolegal Death Investigators
Filing tissue blocks and slides and responding to requests from attorneys, families and others for recuts, DNA samples and other testing requests
Perform clerical tasks as assigned which may include triaging phone calls, filing, special assignments and projects
Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of modern forensic and pathological laboratory principles and procedures and medical nomenclature and anatomy. Ideal candidates will also have clerical aptitude, the ability to learn laboratory procedures, and multi-task in a fast moving environment, and have good organizational skills to manage supplies and facility.

Who May Apply

This position, Forensic Autopsy Technician (Job Requisition #47347), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in an office and laboratory setting, specifically at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's administrative and morgue facility. Work requires physical ability to assist with autopsies. Some travel may be required; a valid Vermont driver's license or access to some private means of transportation is desirable. Duties may involve unusual and irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree with coursework in anatomy

OR

6 months or more of experience as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

OR

6 months or more of experience observing or assisting with autopsy examinations and/or work experience as an autopsy technician in a hospital morgue or Medical Examiner's office.

Total Compensation

• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• 80% State paid medical premium
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Low cost group life insurance
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer