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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT II
Code:330540 PRA
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists a forensic pathologist in preparing cadavers for autopsies, removing organs, securing tissue samples, and collecting various biological samples needed for testing; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the position is technical and requires the use of judgment in assisting a forensic pathologist.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Prepares cadavers for autopsies and assists the pathologist in removing organs.
2.Collects various biological samples such as: eye fluids, swabbings for toxicology and serology, and various other body fluids needed for testing.
3.Secures tissue and/or organs for special studies, including material for toxicological, microscopic, and bacteriologic examinations.
4.Prepares and constructs museum exhibits of medical specimens and related case material.
5.Supervises subordinate personnel, as required.
6.Takes photographs and x-rays, as required.
7.Drives vehicle to the scene of death to transport a body or other evidential material back to the morgue, as required.
8.Operates computer terminal to input data, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of modern laboratory equipment, materials, and techniques used in autopsies.
2.Considerable 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 supervise the work of subordinates.
5.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and superiors.









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Title:FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT II
Code:330540 PRA
Page:2 of 2


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
A.Open Competitive
1.Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with major coursework in a Pathologist Assistant Program;
or
2.Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State Registered college or university with major course work in the biological sciences
and
One year of satisfactory experience assisting in performing autopsies;
or
3.Associate's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with major course work in Mortuary Science
and
Two years of satisfactory experience assisting in performing autopsies;
or
4.One year of service as Forensic Pathologist Assistant I.
NOTE:Experience, as outlined in 2. above, may be substituted for the educational requirement in 1. or 2. on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of 2 years.


9/15/87
Revised 8/23/88
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