Autopsy Laboratory Assistant

State of Oklahoma

10d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Autopsy Laboratory Assistant: PTE Location: OCME- Eastern Division - Tulsa Salary: USD 16.44 Hourly Shift: Day shift consisting of 4 and 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends up to 999 hours per year Description of Duties: Recruits must meet the physical and mental requirements of the job. An autopsy laboratory assistant is sometimes exposed to violent, unusual, unnatural, suspicious, and other types of death. This position is physically demanding and rigorous, requiring the ability to lift, push, pull, and bend repetitively. Recruits must be able to push, pull, slide, and roll bodies weighing 250-400 + lbs. An autopsy laboratory assistant is a visible representative of OCME and must follow the policies and procedures to maintain a professional and safe work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid ID, and be able to pass a rigid character background investigation.
OCME cannot simultaneously employ any funeral home or law enforcement agency employees.
Recruits cannot be related to a current OCME employee.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel typically associated with this position.
Knowledge of Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Problem-solving skills
Good Communication
Multi-tasking skills
Attention to detail
Must be a self-starter
OCME employees must possess and maintain the physical and mental stamina to perform the required work and be willing to accept the physical discomforts inherent to this position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Medical Examiner's office and 1-2 years of experience preferred
Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred, including: Outlook SharePoint Excel Word Teams

Responsibilities

Intake/Release of human bodies under OCME jurisdiction.
Document/Update case log continuously.
Answer telephone calls and forward messages to appropriate staff members as necessary.
Stock all areas of the first floor and the autopsy lab
Assist with inventory receipt and delivery notifications, and help with inventory organization
Perform Radiologic procedures (CT, X-ray).
Washing, drying, folding, and putting away laundry.
Complete tasks appointed on the checklist.
Cleaning duties will include all areas of the first floor and the autopsy laboratory and will consist of sweeping, mopping, stainless steel polishing, taking out trash and recycling, emptying biohazard bins, washing autopsy tables, cleaning the body coolers, and deep cleaning the lab and all areas of the first floor.
Document personal effects
Maintaining proper chain of custody processes and procedures
Taking photographs and entering proper supplements
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or the Deputy Chief