Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Medical Examiner
About The Position
Are you passionate about learning how the human body works? Do you enjoy working alongside doctors in a clinical setting? As a Forensic Technician, you'll have the opportunity to use your knowledge to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation!
About The Office Of The Medical Examiner
Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy medicolegal death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with full-time or part-time opportunities
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of experience working directly with decedents and/or patients in a medical environment
High school diploma or GED
An associate’s degree or completion of 60-semester units from an accredited college or university in Forensic Science, Biological Sciences, Mortuary Science, or other related field, which includes completed courses in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
Other Requirements
Successful candidate will be required to complete a post-job offer medical evaluation in order to use N95 respirators
We Value
Associate’s degree or higher in Forensic Science, Biological Science, Mortuary Science, or a related field, which includes completed courses in anatomy/physiology and medical terminology
Two years of experience working directly with decedents and/or patients in a medical environment
Experience assisting with postmortem examinations
Experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner/coroner’s office
Experience working with decedents
Paramedic, emergency medical or surgical training
Job Contributions
Assist the forensic pathologist during autopsy using surgical techniques to perform evisceration, removal, and weighing of organs, and closing
Take, develop, and ensure appropriate quality radiographs for examinations
Inventory and record clothing, personal effects, and valuables
Collect, preserve, label, and record tissue samples and specimens for toxicology, histology, microbiology, and anthropology
Collect, label, record, and secure evidentiary materials, such as trace evidence, ammunition, and other objects
Collect, label, record, and secure drugs, substances, and paraphernalia
Maintain, clean, and sanitize examination tables, stations, and instruments to ensure working order and request maintenance as necessary
Measure and record the weights of internal organs as they are removed
Document exam-related information into the case management system
Transport decedents to and from the body storage cooler using pallet jack and proper lifting mechanics
Assist with taking photographs and fingerprinting decedents during autopsy
Stock examination suites with required PPE, instruments, and supplies
Working Conditions
Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 lbs
Ability to work with decedents in a decomposed state and work in malodorous conditions
Weekend hours may be required based on a selected schedule
Full-time or part-time opportunity
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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