Forensic Technician

Ramsey County • (402 University Ave) Saint Paul, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancies are in the Medical Examiner's Department. The eligibility list created by these vacancies may be used to hire other vacancies in the department. To assist the forensic pathologists in the performance of autopsies; to clean and maintain the morgue; to be responsible for the chain of custody of evidence that is collected; and to perform other duties as assigned. To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, mortuary science, criminal justice, laboratory science, or related field.
• Six months of experience including internship or work performed as part of degree requirements in working with deceased individuals in a morgue-like setting that should include the routine drawing of postmortem specimens, setting up for a forensic-type autopsy that would include the processing procedure for an assault victim, assisting a pathologist in the performance of a forensic autopsy including the removal of organs and the preparation of the body following the autopsy for release.
• Valid driver’s license for the class of vehicles to be driven.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for autopsies by setting up instruments, equipment, and bodies.
• Assist the forensic pathologists with autopsies by removing internal organs for pathological examinations; collecting tissue and body fluid samples; collecting finger and palm prints; taking and developing x-rays; removing jaws and teeth for identification purposes; and removing foreign objects or projectiles and transporting the samples to the proper laboratory for further study.
• Label, organize, and store all retained specimens to ensure their proper retention; review specimens and destroy outdated ones by following the proper procedures for the disposal of anatomical waste.
• Collect evidence at the direction of the Physician and secure the evidence for disposition at a later date; responsible for the chain of custody for said evidence.
• Process bodies upon intake by taking height and weight measurements, collecting biological specimens, and inventorying personal property of deceased.
• Attend to the care and disposition of bodies; releasing the body to the designated funeral home; and assist investigator on scene visits.
• Maintain records relating to autopsies; take photos and appropriately file them in electronic system.
• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and rooms in the morgue area, including sanitizing autopsy rooms and the walk-in cooler and freezer; and maintain inventory supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level