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Public Health Seattle and King County is looking for people who are interested in becoming Forensic Autopsy Technicians with the Medical Examiner's Office. Autopsy Technicians work with Forensic Pathologists to help them determine cause and manner of death. Techs conduct evisceration, photography, X-ray and other activities.

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• Assist pathologists in opening, eviscerating and closing bodies and collecting toxicological samples during autopsies. 
• Perform photographic documentation of bodies, wounds and associated evidentiary aspects of the case. 
• Operate and maintain photographic equipment, including rolling bulk film and duplicating slides. 
• Clean and prepare bodies for autopsy and subsequent release to funeral homes. 
• Collect and maintain evidence from autopsy to release to appropriate investigating agency. 
• Perform custodial maintenance for autopsy room, storage areas and coolers, and arrange decedents.
• Wash and dry laundry used in autopsies. 
• Order and inventory supplies and materials. 
• Take full body, dental and fluoroscopy X-rays and determine X-ray placement and composition. 
• Wash and bag sample tissue and store for future reference by pathologist. Take toxicology and histology samples to external laboratories for processing and label and distribute slides to pathologist. 
• Perform data entry tasks and prepare paperwork for autopsies. 
• Assist or perform procedures as indicated for identification of remains. 
• Assist in field investigations as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology 
• Knowledge of trace evidence and chain of custody 
• Knowledge of basic firearm safety 
• Skill in time management, organization and attention to detail 
• Skill in problem solving 
• Skill in working independently, prioritizing own work and meeting deadlines 
• Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously 
• Skill in following written directions and protocols 
• Skill in dealing with death and with human remains in various stages of decomposition, disease and trauma 
• Skill in handling the psychological effect of death for a spectrum of individuals in the community 
• Skill in treating human remains with sensitivity and respect 
• Skill in maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of information 
• Skill in handling stress associated with work duties 
• Skill in handling crisis and emergency situations 
• Ability to take direction and work independently with a high degree of responsibility 
• Knowledge of skeletal biology, including individual bone identification 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding forensic cases  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledge in operating standard office equipment 
• Ability to deal with death and trauma on an ongoing and daily basis, with the ability to handle and process human remains in all stages of decomposition.

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• KCMEO staff are considered Mission Critical employees, and our office continues to operate at full capacity in inclement weather, public health emergencies, etc.
• These positions are not eligible for remote work.
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment physical
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. 
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.