What are the responsibilities and job description for the Morgue Attendant position at City of Indianapolis and Marion County?
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Agency Summary The purpose and mission of the Marion County Coroner’s agency is to investigate and determine a person’s cause and manner of death, particularly in cases when the individual died under unusual circumstances. The office consoles families, advocates for the deceased, and gives information to police and courts to prosecute suspected criminals. The agency strives to cultivate a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for providing autopsy assistance and decedent transport assistance from the death scene and hospitals to the office for the examinations to take place by the forensic pathologist as required by Coroner law, for those who die in Marion County. Incumbent must exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties and receive minimal supervision. Independent judgment must be exercised with preparing the decedent body for the forensic autopsy. This position reports to the Forensic Autopsy Technician Supervisor. Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist in removal and transporting decedents from death scene investigations and from hospitals to the office where autopsies or external exams will take place.Assist autopsy technicians with releasing decedents to funeral homes, and cleaning the autopsy suite following examinations.Performs diagnostic imaging and x-rays to locate evidence or injuries inside the body in preparation for the autopsyMaintain knowledge of departmental procedures and policies including quality improvement, infection control standards, environmental standards and safety issuesMaintain knowledge of preparation of evidence for chain of custody controlMaintains confidentiality at all timesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Agency Summary The purpose and mission of the Marion County Coroner’s agency is to investigate and determine a person’s cause and manner of death, particularly in cases when the individual died under unusual circumstances. The office consoles families, advocates for the deceased, and gives information to police and courts to prosecute suspected criminals. The agency strives to cultivate a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for providing autopsy assistance and decedent transport assistance from the death scene and hospitals to the office for the examinations to take place by the forensic pathologist as required by Coroner law, for those who die in Marion County. Incumbent must exercise independent judgment in the performance of their duties and receive minimal supervision. Independent judgment must be exercised with preparing the decedent body for the forensic autopsy. This position reports to the Forensic Autopsy Technician Supervisor. Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist in removal and transporting decedents from death scene investigations and from hospitals to the office where autopsies or external exams will take place.Assist autopsy technicians with releasing decedents to funeral homes, and cleaning the autopsy suite following examinations.Performs diagnostic imaging and x-rays to locate evidence or injuries inside the body in preparation for the autopsyMaintain knowledge of departmental procedures and policies including quality improvement, infection control standards, environmental standards and safety issuesMaintain knowledge of preparation of evidence for chain of custody controlMaintains confidentiality at all timesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
