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

Discussed in the interview

Job Description

Position: 

Autopsy Laboratory Assistant: PTE 

 

Location:  

OCME- Eastern Division - Tulsa 

Salary:  

USD 16.44 Hourly 

Shift: 

Day shift consisting of 4 and 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends up to 999 hours per year 

Description of Duties: 

Recruits must meet the physical and mental requirements of the job.  An autopsy laboratory assistant is sometimes exposed to violent, unusual, unnatural, suspicious, and other types of death.  This position is physically demanding and rigorous, requiring the ability to lift, push, pull, and bend repetitively. Recruits must be able to push, pull, slide, and roll bodies weighing 250-400 + lbs.  An autopsy laboratory assistant is a visible representative of OCME and must follow the policies and procedures to maintain a professional and safe work environment.  

Typical Functions: 

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. 

Stock all areas of the first floor and the autopsy lab 

Assist with inventory receipt and delivery notifications, and help with inventory organization 

Perform Radiologic procedures (CT, X-ray). 

Washing, drying, folding, and putting away laundry. 

Complete tasks appointed on the checklist. 

Cleaning duties will include all areas of the first floor and autopsy laboratory, and consist of sweeping, mopping, stainless steel polishing, taking out trash and recycling, emptying biohazard bins, washing autopsy tables, cleaning the body coolers, and deep cleaning tasks for the lab and all areas of the first floor.  

Document personal effects  

Maintaining proper chain of custody processes and procedures 

Taking photographs and entering proper supplements 

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or the Deputy Chief 

Training:  

The training schedule will be determined upon hire. The level of skill development will determine the duration of the training period, but a minimum of 3 weeks can be expected.  

 

Education and Experience:  

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Knowledge of the Medical Examiner's office and 1-2 years of experience preferred 

 

Skills and Competencies: 

Experience with Microsoft 365 preferred, including: 

Outlook 

SharePoint 

Excel 

Word 

Teams 

 

The following are required: 

Knowledge of Anatomy and Medical Terminology 

Problem-solving skills 

Good Communication 

Multi-tasking skills 

Attention to detail 

Must be a self-starter 

 

Special Requirements: 

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

Recruits must be 21 years of age, possess a valid ID, and be able to pass a rigid character background investigation.