Forensic Technician – Department of Coroner Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title: Forensic Technician

Company: City Of Adacounty

Location: Boise, ID

Job Description:

Provides technical assistance in diagnosing disease, trauma and in determining cause and manner of death. Processes cases before, during and after autopsy by using a variety of techniques to preserve medicolegal evidence, establish positive identification and preserve chain of custody. Maintains the facility in a safe and sanitary condition. Performs a variety of forensic and clerical work to include: collecting, photographing, documenting, preserving and maintaining evidence and specimens.

Responsibilities:

• Confers with forensic odontologists, state epidemiologists, research medical professionals, police, coroners, doctors, hospital staff, next of kin and insurance investigators, funeral homes;
• Performs toxicology preparation and shipping;
• Admits decedents into morgue custody and assures proper chain of custody procedures are followed;
• Collects bodily fluids and tissue for toxicological analysis;
• Records and maintains detailed records of evidence and examinations;
• Performs related functions as required.
• Obtains fingerprints using several forensic techniques;
• Performs diagnostic imaging including body and dental radiographs;
• Photographs and documents decedents, wounds, injuries, property and evidence;
• Performs routine maintenance and upkeep on facilities and equipment;
• Maintains cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Prepares and preserves forensic evidence through proper collection, handling, security, and chain of custody;
• Procures biological cultures and coordinates with state epidemiologist and hospitals;
• Assists in medical legal autopsies, opens and closes bodies, removes and weighs organs, collects, preserves, transports and stores specimens;
• Coordinates the releasing, moving and refrigerated storage of decedents and tracks of the location and status of decedents in Ada County Coroner’s Office custody. Cleans, prepares and releases decedents to the mortuary;
• Lifts, transfers, and positions decedents, while correctly using approved lifting techniques and procedures;
• Ensures proper identification has been obtained;

Requirements:

• The incumbent will work closely with law enforcement, emergency personnel and medical professionals;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in health science, nursing, medical technology, anthropology, biology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence;
• Knowledge of photography techniques and processes involved in medicolegal investigations;
• Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively and efficiently in stressful, emergency, volatile, or crisis situations;
• Ability to use security and or control techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies and specialized equipment;
• Knowledge of medical nomenclature and anatomy;
• Skill in finding and gathering information and data;
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism;
• Ability to perform medical procedures;
• Skill in the use of the principles, theories, and practices of fingerprint examination;
• Knowledge of modern forensic, pathological, and laboratory principles and practices;
• Ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures;
• Knowledge of universal precautions and safety guidelines;
• Ability to use cleaning agents, products and equipment;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, statutory requirements, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Skill in the operation of scanning/imaging, photographic, audio-visual, x-ray and related equipment;