Forensic Technician 1

Duties

Forensic Technicians work under supervision, and in this role:

• Prepare bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors;
• Assist in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information;
• Assist in removal of organs, collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies;
• Prepare fixative solutions;
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment;
• Assist in maintenance of appropriate records;
• May take fingerprints and photographs;
• Pick up decomposed and traumatized bodies;
• Take inventory of and makes receipt for clothing and valuables;
• Maintain chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes;
• Handle the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas;
• May take and develop X-rays;
• Perform related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Under supervision prepares bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors;
• Assists in performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information;
• Assists in removal and dissection of organs, collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies;
• Prepares fixative solutions;
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment;
• Assists in maintenance of appropriate records;
• Picks up decomposed and traumatized bodies;
• Takes inventory of and makes receipt for clothing and valuables;
• Maintains chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes;
• May take fingerprints and photographs;
• May assist in removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas;
• May take and develop X-rays;
• Performs related duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of human anatomy, laboratory/surgical equipment and terminology;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• carry out written and oral instructions;
• follow prescribed procedures;
• keep technical records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.
• Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of varying weights and sizes

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents must be available for calls on an emergency basis.
• Incumbents in this class must be able to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Incumbents in this class will be required to lift bodies; will be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

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