Autopsy Technician (PCN 061993)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Department of Health! This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. As the Autopsy Technician, you will assist the State Medical Examiner Forensic Pathologists with forensic postmortem examinations. Your responsibilities will include conducting a range of activities to assist in determining the cause and manner of death. These activities include, but are not limited to, photography, radiology, the collection of postmortem specimens, fingerprinting, and the collection and preservation of evidence. The Division of Public Health's mission is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health exemplifies the values of accountability, respect, human potential, integrity, and scientific excellence.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• An associate's degree (or equivalent post-secondary education) in any course of study that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology; OR Two years of technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical, forensic, or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies, and/or anatomical specimen collection; OR Two years of any combination of post-secondary education (3 semester/4 quarter credits = 1 month) that is supplemented by a minimum of six semester (eight quarter) credits of coursework in human anatomy and/or physiology and technical experience in a morgue; hospital; medical, forensic, or research laboratory; or similar setting that included such work as performing necropsies, and/or anatomical specimen collection.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal record check for conviction of felony or misdemeanor crimes.
• Incumbents must be 18 years or older and possess a regular Alaska drivers license.
• Incumbents may be required to serve on a rotating, 24-hour on-call schedule.
• Provide three (3) professional references.
• Provide current performance evaluation, if available.
• Provide a copy of academic transcripts.
• Provide a copy of your current driver’s license before employment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Forensics: Knowledge of procedures of civil, criminal, or administrative hearings, evidence collection, including the delivery and receipt of evidence, classes of evidence, and rules of evidence and legal procedures.
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, and other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities and other individual differences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State Medical Examiner Forensic Pathologists with forensic postmortem examinations.
• Conduct photography.
• Conduct radiology.
• Collect postmortem specimens.
• Perform fingerprinting.
• Collect and preserve evidence.

Benefits

• health insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• personal leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree