Autopsy Technician

About the role

The Autopsy Technician will assist the Forensic Pathologist in the performance of autopsies, including preparation of the body for autopsy, photography, directly supervised dissections, cleaning and necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Create labels with appropriate case numbers and set up all necessary forms and materials as directed by the Forensic Pathologist.
• Appropriately document evidence/property to include change of custody form.
• Proper knowledge of photography of human remains, personal belongings and evidence using appropriate labels as directed by the Forensic Pathologist.
• Assist Forensic Pathologist with evidence/property identification, documentation, transfer, and retention.
• Communicate professionally as a representative of Lubbock County Medical Examiner (LCME) with officials from all agencies, as well as any individuals involved in each investigation as directed by LCME.
• Create a chain of custody and obtain transfer signatures for all evidence, personal belongings and biological specimens as directed by the Forensic Pathologist.
• Create and maintain necessary paperwork, scene photographs and evidence/personal belongings, Chain of Custody information for all deaths reported to LCME where such requirements are mandated by policy.
• Take and process X-Rays as directed by the Forensic Pathologist.
• Assist with evisceration and