Job description
Close Date: 02/08/23Category: Administrative, Business Programs and Services
Coroner Investigations
Purpose
Are you seeking more than a paycheck?
Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is searching for a Forensic Autopsy Technician- Part Time. As a Forensic Autopsy Technician, you will be responsible for assisting the pathologist with autopsies and non-autopsy cases by collecting, sorting, and documenting specimens. You will also manage the storage, destruction, and mailing of specimens, autopsy instruments, and medical devices.
This position is in-person at the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.00 USD per hour and will be based on experience and education.
Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position scheduled to work approximately 30 hours per week. You are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.
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About Jefferson County Coroner:
Many citizens don’t realize that the Coroner’s responsibilities extend far beyond the scene of death and the autopsy suite. We review thousands of pages of medical records each week. We work closely with hospice care professionals, law enforcement agencies and first responders, area funeral directors and physicians.
Most important, we work closely and compassionately with more than a thousand families each year as they cope with the loss of a loved one. Often, our relationship with family members and friends may continue for months.
Find out more at: https://www.jeffco.us/coroner
Essential Duties:
As the Forensic Autopsy Technician, you will:
Assist the contracted forensic pathologist with autopsy and external exam processes in accordance with the established department policies and procedures, safety, environmental, and infection standards.
Document, package, and store toxicology, evidence effects, personal property, medications, and physical attributes.
Determine destruction method for medications, toxicology, and specimens. Assists with packaging and destruction process of medications. Packages and destroys toxicology, specimens, and medical devices and tools.
Maintain autopsy information by entering or uploading toxicology, specimens, autopsy photos, related documentation, and other relevant data into the case management system COHERO.
Ensure autopsy instruments, fixtures, and suites are clean, sterile, and organized. Maintain cooler, dock area, and laundry cleaned and organized.
Assist with documenting the reconciliation of bodies. Assists with the physical intake and documentation of the release of bodies, property, and evidence.
Prepare and package toxicology for dissemination to other agencies. Delivers packages to FedEx.
Stock autopsy room with supplies and tracks and determines supplies to be ordered.
Maintain established department policies and procedures, safety, environmental, and infection standards.
May testify in court.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma AND
1 year of autopsy, lab, toxicology, or relevant experience OR
Preferred Qualifications
Some college in biology or physical science
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
2-3 years of experience conducting or assisting with autopsies
Additional Information:
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.
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Part time-$13.65-$100.00
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