|
|
|
|
|
|
Employment Opportunity
| Job Title/Department: |
| Pathology Technician, Master - Medical Examiner's Office |
| Salary: |
$4,909.11 - $5,969.46 per month plus benefits |
| Opening Date: |
Closing Date:
|
| Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
|
|
| Type of Opening:
|
| Regular |
| Working Hours: |
40 hours per week |
| Application Requirements: |
|
|
| Where to Apply: |
Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office
Attn: Carolyn Sanden, Deputy Director
9509 - 29th Ave West
Everett, WA 98204
Ph: (425) 438-6215 Fax: (425) 438-6242 e-mail: carolyn.sanden@co.snohomish.wa.us |
| Essential Job Duties: |
1. Oversees all pathology support functions, including but is not limited to reviewing and monitoring schedules and work of assigned staff; provides day-to-day coaching and on-the-job training for work performance, work quality, efficiency, and safety; provides input to management and participates in non-managerial performance reviews.
2. Assigns task and determines the most efficient and safe staffing levels for the pathology section relevant to the specific daily case load, working with the Chief Medical Investigator and Master Medical Investigator to solve work load and or scheduling challenges.
3. Prepares or oversees the preparation of the examination room for autopsy, including the selection of instruments and setting up the scale and specimen containers; assists in clean-up of room, instruments, equipment and containers, and assists in the preparation of the documentation of medical therapy on body diagram.
4. Prepares or oversees the preparation of the body for autopsy; weighs and measures body; incises body and assists in removal of organs for pathological examination; incises skull and removes brain; places body tissue in container for further analysis; prepares and restores organs to body; sutures and cleans body for release; assists in obtaining samples for toxicological analysis.
5. Oversees or performs evidence gathering, security and transfer to appropriate agencies as necessary to maintain chain of custody; maintains work areas in a safe and sanitary condition; provides coverage during emergency situation in autopsy room.
6. Maintains inventory and prepares requisition forms to replenish histology and cytology laboratory chemicals and autopsy supplies.
7. Responsible for the planning, implementation, process oversight, quality control and maintenance of the digital imaging storage, retrieval, and security, including radiographic digital image capture, records and files.
8. Prepares or oversees the preparation of tissues for transportation and storage; ensures proper labeling throughout histological process; stores autopsy specimens for future reference; maintains records of work performed.
9. Develops, implements and coordinates office automation procedures and processes for digital imaging and computed radiography systems; installs and configures computers and peripheral equipment including loading new software, defining menus, other navigational tools, and defining directories; trains personnel; establishes file backup, restoration and security procedures according to Department of Information standards.
10. Ensures integrity of imaging and computer radiology database contents, monitors transaction activity; provides database security; develops and documents network procedures; performs additional duties as required.
|
| Minimum Qualifications: |
Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, medicine, clinical pathology, or physiology which includes course work in anatomy, and physiology and/or five (5) years experience as an autopsy assistant, including two (2) years (five years preferred) experience supervising subordinate pathology staff. Advanced photography, x-ray and digital imaging OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Graduation from an accredited pathology assistant program is preferred. |
| Special Qualifications: |
Candidates for employment must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation and a psychological examination.
A post-offer physical examination, including a medical evaluation for ability to use a respirator.
A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigator registration required within 2 years of hire date or satisfactory progression toward requirements as determined by the Chief Medical Examiner.
Continuing education as prescribed by Chief Medical Examiner |
|
|