Autopsy Laboratory Assistant

Job Posting Title

Autopsy Laboratory Assistant

Agency

342 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

Supervisory Organization

Medicolegal Investigations

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

$16.44/hr

Job Description

Job Description 

An Autopsy Laboratory Assistant is a visible representative of OCME and will be required to follow the policies and protocols set forth by the State of Oklahoma and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.  

Job duties for an Autopsy Laboratory Assistant include but are not limited to: 

• Intake/Release of human bodies under OCME jurisdiction*.  

• Document/Update case log continuously. 

• Answer telephone calls and forward messages to appropriate staff members as necessary. 

• Stocked multiple areas of the Autopsy Lab and assisted with inventory and delivery notifications. 

• Perform Radiologic procedures (CT, X-ray). 

• Washing, drying, folding, and putting away laundry. 

• Complete tasks appointed on the checklist. 

• Cleaning: including sweeping, mopping, stainless steel polishing, taking out trash and recycling, emptying biohazard bins 

• Document personal effects using proper chain of custody processes.  

 

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 

• Knowledge of the Medical Examiner’s office and 1-2 years of experience preferred. 

 

Abilities and Competencies 

Knowledge or experience with Microsoft 365 preferred, including: 

• Outlook 

• SharePoint 

• Excel 

• Word 

 

Problem-solving 

Communication 

Multi-tasking skills  

Must be a self-starter. 

 

Additional Job Description 

• Work hours will be dayshift and consist of 4-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, and rotating weekends (typically every 3rd weekend) up to 999 hours per year. 

• 16.44/hr. 

 

Special Requirements 

• Employees must possess and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform required work and be willing to accept the physical and mental discomforts inherent to this position.  

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling are required. 

• Candidates must possess a valid ID and be able to pass a rigid character and background investigation. 

• Applicants cannot work for a funeral home, fire department, crematorium, law enforcement agency, or any other employment outside this agency that may be deemed a conflict of interest. 

• Applicants may