Autopsy Technician-Photographer

Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.
• Prepares a specified human cadaver, specimen, or organ, such as the liver or brain, for autopsy report photographs and for use in medical training and research by other personnel.
• Monitors and maintains autopsy log, reports, and other documentation, such as, negative pressure, photographic files, crypt temperature, waste disposal, and other regulatory compliance requirements
• Maintains inventory of all supplies and safety equipment to be used during the performance of an autopsy.
• Selects standard camera and artificial light source settings by referring to photographic manuals to ensure photographs/transparencies are correctly exposed.
• Forwards photographs/transparencies to the ordering pathologist for analysis.
• Utilizes handheld digital camera or stand-mounted camera to produce quality, accurate images in accordance with standard procedure for the object to be photographed.
• Photographs with digital camera human cadavers, specimens and organs when requested by pathologist or required by standard procedure by orienting and locating specimens at a distance away from the camera in accordance with standard technique. Ensures images will meet established photographic standards.
• Adjusts camera and light settings in accordance with changing and varying conditions encountered to ensure quality photographs and transparencies
• Inspects photographs/transparencies for deficiencies such as overexposure or image cut off and, if necessary, re-photographs organ/specimen if still available.

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

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Six months' experience assisting in the performance of autopsies at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Autopsy Technician
AND
• Training in black and white, color, and digital camera techniques.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:

• This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional credit will be awarded to applicants who have experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.

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