Morgue Specialist

General Summary

Under direction, receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure. Prepares, lifts, transports and carries bodies for autopsy, assists in the conduct of autopsies, cleans and maintains areas of the morgue, may perform various clerical duties as assigned and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation, for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure.
• Prepares, lifts and transports bodies for autopsy.
• Assists in the conduct of autopsies, including decomposed bodies.
• Cleans and maintains areas of the morgue.
• Orders and maintains autopsy and morgue supplies.
• Ensures that the proper instruments and supplies are available when assisting with an autopsy.
• Affixes photographs to autopsy records.
• Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies, funeral homes and others concerned with individual cases.
• Performs x-rays, fingerprints, and other appropriate procedures to gather and document evidence during autopsies.
• Performs general clerical work, including but not limited to: maintaining records, generating invoices, preparing daily logs, various spreadsheets and other related duties.
• Provides on call coverage for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Makes court appearance in Medical Examiner cases if subpoenaed.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test Required.
• Licenses Or Certifications: Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance.
• Preferred Education And Experience: An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Mortuary Science or Forensic Science, or a directly related field from an accredited college.

Compensation

Salary: $50,071.10 - $64,680.01

Benefits

Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Work Environment

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.