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Specific duties include transporting the deceased between the morgue and autopsy room; lifting and transferring the body between cart and table; preparing the body for autopsy; performing eviscerations, ensuring specimens are handled and stored appropriately and preparing the deceased’s body for the funeral home.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nAssists with autopsy duties, as appropriate and expected.\n\nMaintains and operates various instruments and specialized autopsy equipment.\n\nCollects forensic evidence and maintains chain of custody, as required.\n\nEnters evidence information into the database.\n\nPrepares bodies for postmortem examinations and release to funeral homes.\n\nWashes, dries, measures, and positions bodies.\n\nPrepares and preserves tissues and specimens.\n\nPerforms radiographic imaging of limited scope for identification and documentation purposes.\n\nCleans and disinfects the autopsy suite, equipment, tables, and instruments after each procedure.\n\nRecords information, completes forms, and enters/submits test orders.\n\nCollects, packs, and ships microbiology and toxicology samples based on established guidelines.\n\nAssists with educational activities and training of medical residents, pathology students, and other professionals.\n\nPerforms other related duties as assigned.\n\nEDUCATION\nHigh School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)\n\nEXPERIENCE\nTwo (2) years of experience in allied health care and/or performing autopsies; OR Certificate-level training or an Associate Degree or Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program and one (1) year of experience in allied health care and/or performing autopsies; OR Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Forensic Science, or related field in lieu of experience/certification. 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