NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT I |
Code | : | 330535 PQP |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
* | 1. | Prepares cadavers for identification and autopsy while recording all required information on the appropriate forms. | |
* | 2. | Prepares autopsy rooms, equipment, and surgical instruments for the pathologist. | |
* | 3. | Assists in cleaning the morgue and autopsy rooms after the autopsy is complete. | |
4. | Collects various biological samples such as: eye fluids, swabbings for toxicology and serology, and various other body fluids needed for testing. | ||
5. | Checks all morgue storage boxes and maintains the general security of the morgue during shift operation. | ||
6. | Answers telephone and records information in case material and notifies appropriate Investigator. | ||
* | 7. | Receives, stores, and releases bodies. | |
8. | Drives vehicle to the scene of death to transport a body or other evidential material back to the morgue, as required. | ||
* | 9. | Assists in the performance of the autopsy, as required. | |
* | 10. | Takes photographs and x-rays, as required. | |
11. | Operates computer terminal to input data, as required. |
1. | Knowledge of modern laboratory equipment, materials, and techniques used in autopsies. |
2. | Knowledge of the principles, practices, literature, and current developments in the field of forensic medicine. |
3. | Ability to take photographs and x-rays. |
4. | Ability to record, organize, analyze, and present data with scientific accuracy and thoroughness. |
5. | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and superiors. |
Title | : | FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT I | |
Code | : | 330535 PQP | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |
1. | Associate's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with major course work in Mortuary Science; or |
2. | Completion of two years of college (60 credits) at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree in the biological or forensic sciences, providing one-half the course work required for the major has been completed. |
NOTE: | Satisfactory experience assisting physicians in the performance of autopsies may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. |