Follows chain of custody rules and policy in completing paperwork entries and storing body. Releases bodies to proper authorities, obtains appropriate signatures, enters information into computer, and files record. Answers inquiries from law enforcement agencies and family members. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Incumbent supervises Medical Examiner Assistants and Medical Examiner Technicians and ensures that autopsies are performed properly and in accordance with established State rules and regulations.
Incumbents also perform autopsies and oversees morgue operations.
Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Incumbents perform autopsies including the training and oversight of Medical Examiner Technicians and other support staff. Admits bodies brought to the Medical Examiner's Offices, oversees the proper moving and refrigerated storage of body. Performs special procedures such as fingerprinting, X-raying, hand washing for gunpowder residue, and photographing the body as directed by examining pathologist. Maintains morgue facilities, cleans and prepares the body for release to the mortuary.