Forensic Autopsy Technician (CDX05) - Northern

Title: Forensic Autopsy Technician (CDX05) - Northern

State Role Title: Laboratory and Research Specialist I

Hiring Range: $22.50 - $25.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER-NORTHERN

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

OCME Northern District is seeking a part time Forensic Autopsy Technician. This is a wage position and averages 15-29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and is not eligible for benefits. This position will work varying rotating shifts that include days, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. There is an occasional need to work after normal work hours.

This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Chief Medical Examiners (forensic pathologists) in the completion of autopsies, including incisions, removing and weighing organ, x-rays, digital photography, collecting evidence, fingerprinting, and documentation. This position will be responsible for retrieving, admitting, and releasing bodies, cleaning morgue facility, ensuring morgue equipment and office vehicles receive proper maintenance and is required to instruct internal and external personnel on morgue procedures. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations. Responsible for the preservation of evidence and for the retrieval of deceased persons when required/requested. Responsible for responding to mass disaster scenes.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Infrastructure Grant period ending 6/30/2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate verbally effectively.
• Knowledge of OSHA and security procedures.
• Ability to push/pull 100 to 500 lbs. and lift with assistance is required.
• Must have some computer experience/data entry skills.
• Able to traverse uphill, rocky or otherwise unstable terrain and respond to mass disaster scenes.
• Experience performing forensic autopsy duties and working with biohazardous materials.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience with human remains in a hospital, morgue, funeral home or medical examiner’s facility is advantageous.
• Experience/training with handling evidence preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Vontrell Hodges

Phone: 804-461-7605

Email: Vontrell.Hodges@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.