Autopsy Assistant

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking an Autopsy Assistant to work at a Facility in San Bernardino, California. This is a registry position.

Pay Rate: $38 / hour

• W2

Schedule Details:

• 4/10 schedule or a 5/8 schedule, with Mondays and Fridays needing to be covered.

Job Description (may include but is not limited to):

• Performs full-body assessments by examining, describing and recording external identification marks of the deceased body such as height, weight, hair and eye color, scars, deformations, blemishes, etc.
• Assists pathologist with autopsy;accurately documents and records pathologist's orders;utilizes a variety of tools, instruments, and oscillating saws to open the body cavity and skull;excises organs and specimens using instruments such as scissors and knives;closes the body cavity and skull according to appropriate suturing techniques and procedures;assists in preparing bodies for release to mortuaries.
• Prepares specimens for lab examination by using chemical preservatives and by weighing, measuring and describing specimens;mixes solutions, collects and prepares specimens for toxicological analysis, and prepares for shipment;properly discards specimens after appropriate storage period.
• X-rays human remains, develops X-ray film;photographs human remains and takes fingerprints, including special printing techniques.
• Maintains forensic facility and autopsy rooms in an organized manner and according to established standards of sanitation;cleans and sterilizes laboratory, tools, instruments, and equipment.
• Maintains and ensures various logs and records are accurate.
• Inputting and/or retrieving information from various computer programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year (12 months) of previous experience as an Autopsy Assistant
• Must pass background check and drug screen

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Patrick Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).