Autopsy Technician - District 20 Medical Examiner's Office

AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN - District 20 Medical Examiner's Office

Naples, Florida

• Full-Time Autopsy Technician with rotating on-call weekends and holidays
• Please do not apply if you intend to return to school, plan to eventually work in law enforcement or crime scene, or are not familiar with this work environment
• Applicant must be a US citizen or have a current US work visa and reside in Collier or Lee County

Preferred Education and Experience

• Forensics, forensic anthropology, forensic investigations, forensic photography, or experience assisting at a medical examiner's office or hospital

Job Description

• Assist medical examiner with autopsies on weekdays, rotating weekends and rotating holidays
• Must be able to work rotating on-call weekends and holidays, as well as overtime, as needed
• Must be available to work during and following county, state or national crises or disasters
• Prepare autopsy suite and body for autopsy, take photographs, x-rays, clean after autopsy
• Responsible for record keeping, labeling, storing and maintaining chain of evidence
• Must be able to move a 200-pound deceased person unassisted
• Must be able to read and write English proficiently and must be computer literate
• Must properly communicate verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Able to work under pressure and maintain composure and a good attitude
• Must be able to learn and understand medical and legal terminology
• Must show respect for the deceased, their families, co-workers, supervisors and other agency personnel
• Must be flexible, assist co-workers and able to work agreeably in a team environment
• Carry out other morgue duties, as assigned

Salary

• Starting salary $25.00/hourly. Negotiable with experience
• Benefits: health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, accrued paid time off
• The District Twenty Medical Examiner is a contracted service. Employees are not county or state employees.

How to Apply:

• Submit a cover letter outlining qualifications, experience and explanation of any gaps in employment along with resume and professional references.
• Resume must include: Month and year for each position; Brief, but detailed description of duties for each position; 3 professional references with their company name, title and phone number
• Applications lacking the cover letter or a complete resume will not be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25