What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Morgue Aide position at Harris County?
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Brief Forensic Morgue Aide Overview:
The Forensic Morgue Aide provides clerical support in the HCIFS morgue by reviewing and verifying documents, assisting families and funeral homes with decedent release, retrieving and releasing decedents from coolers, maintaining decedent inventory counts, and providing other support as needed in the morgue.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides general clerical support in the morgue as needed / directed
Handles incoming / outgoing phone calls with funeral homes, decedent families, and Department staff
Reviews all release documents for completeness and accuracy.
Completes primary and secondary verification of information as entered into the Department’s case management system
Retrieves decedents from morgue coolers and verifies identification bands to facilitate decedent release. Handles the release of decedent personal property to family or funeral home
Maintains daily decedent inventory count
Ensures decedent fingerprints are taken prior to release and takes decedent fingerprints to facilitate release as needed
Maintains cleanliness of work areas and assists with daily laundry responsibilities
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 wpm and 85% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED completion
Licensure:
Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Additional Requirements:
Must pass the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 45 wpm and 85% accuracy.
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening (prior to and randomly during employment)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Professional demeanor in dealing with a diverse set of outside callers and coworkers; desire to make customer service a priority
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with pathologists, decedent family members, funeral home staff, law enforcement, and medical/legal audiences
Follow all morgue and safety procedures in the handling and release of decedent remains, assuring that chains of custody aren’t breached, and confidentiality and integrity of information are maintained
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Language:
- Bilingual in English/ Spanish
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test
- Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page
- Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing
- You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
- You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing
- Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
- The test may be taken once every 30 days
- Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Operation:
Full time | 40 hrs. per week
Work week will include weekends and holidays
Work Environment:
Morgue setting
Potential Exposures:
Contact with dead bodies, blood, other bodily fluids and organs on constant basis
May come into contact with blood borne pathogens
Possible exposure to dangerous chemicals
Exposure to unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Physical Demands:
Heavy work.
Requires physical strength to facilitate the movement of decedents, 200 pounds and over, from the cooler to the release area
Requires the use of a manual forklift / body lift
Requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and bending
Reports to:
Director, Morgue & Histology
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $20
