Pathology Assistant (temporary, as needed)
About The Position
Waukesha County's Medical Examiner's Office is seeking a Pathology Assistant (temporary, as needed) to join its team. This profession involves exposure to death on a daily basis and interaction with grieving individuals. Job responsibilities are performed under the direction of the Medical Examiner Operations Supervisor and Forensic Pathologists. This position assists with medico-legal autopsies, specimen and evidence handling, documentation, transportation of decedents, and maintenance of morgue operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the adaptability needed to work in a fluid environment in which pace and caseload can vary. Having organizational skills and being detail oriented are essential. Individuals should have the collaborative attitude necessary to work with peers to accomplish daily tasks as well as maintain a professional demeanor and rapport when working with outside agencies (Ex., law enforcement, funeral directors, etc.).
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in such areas as biological or medical science, anatomy, physical therapy, physical anthropology, medical technology, nursing, or a closely related field.
- Four (4) years of work experience in medico-legal death investigation, medical or biological sciences, police sciences, as a pathology or autopsy assistant; or a closely related area preferable in a medical examiner’s or coroner’s office.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Deputy Medical Examiner ADA Essential Functions Worksheet.
Nice To Haves
- Adaptability needed to work in a fluid environment in which pace and caseload can vary.
- Organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Collaborative attitude necessary to work with peers to accomplish daily tasks
- Maintain a professional demeanor and rapport when working with outside agencies (Ex., law enforcement, funeral directors, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Assists with medico-legal autopsies
- Specimen and evidence handling
- Documentation
- Transportation of decedents
- Maintenance of morgue operations
Benefits
- Onsite health and wellness clinic
- Professional development opportunities
- Encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles
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Career Level
Mid Level
