Morgue Technician

Duties

Responsibilities and Qualification Morgue Tech

• Receives, photographs, tags and appropriately stores decedents along with associated evidence, valuables and personal effects
• Undresses, washes, weighs, measures and photographs decedents in preparation for autopsy examination
• Assists in opening abdominal, thoracic and cranial cavities during autopsy and removes, weighs and measures organ and fluid specimens
• Closes postmortem incisions utilizing surgical needles and sutures and ensures proper storage of decedents until release
• Performs and processes x-rays and CT scans of bodies and specimens. Obtains 40-hour CT scan training and radiation safety training. Maintains continuing education credits for CT scans. Wears radiation badge to detect yearly exposure amounts of radiation for reporting purposes.
• Fingerprints decedents prior to release, using specialized fingerprinting techniques as required and confirms adequate identification photographs were taken
• Obtains, labels and transports specimens to Toxicology section
• Enters data regarding decedents evidence and personal effects into the computer system
• Maintains inventory of evidence and/or property in a secure environment ensuring the protection and preservation of the chain of custody
• Inventories medications of decedents and secures them appropriately
• Maintains recovered osteological and skeletal specimens under appropriate conditions and security
• Contacts funeral homes regarding release and pick up of decedents
• Cleans and maintains autopsy trays, surgical instruments and equipment, body coolers, and the morgue work areas
• Receipts funds from decedents buried under the County’s pauper burial program, when required
• May testify in a court of law regarding procedures of handling, inventory and maintenance of decedents, evidence and/or property held in custody
• Performs related duties as required
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

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

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years general office and administrative experience; additional education in a related field may be submitted for experience.
• Knowledge of human anatomy; knowledge of and skill in the utilization of radiological techniques; knowledge of health and safety standards and practices; knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software; knowledge of basic office procedures.
• Skill in filing and organizing of material; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment; Ability to understand and follow instruction and strict operating procedures; ability to maintain records; ability to compile data and organize reports; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public.

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