CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

　　Morgue Specialist

　　SALARY:

　　$46,683.25 - $60,380.89

　　DEPARTMENT:

　　Health Department

　　Closing Date:

　　02/02/2024 12:00 a.m.

　　FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

　　EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

　　GENERAL SUMMARY:

　　Under direction, receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure. Prepares, lifts, transports and carries bodies for autopsy, assists in the conduct of autopsies, cleans and maintains areas of the morgue, may perform various clerical duties as assigned and performs related duties as assigned. 

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Receives, stores and releases bodies with proper authorized documentation, for administrative and legal purposes according to established policy and procedure.

　　Prepares, lifts and transports bodies for autopsy; assists in the conduct of autopsies, including decomposed bodies.

　　Cleans and maintains areas of the morgue.

　　Orders and maintains autopsy and morgue supplies.

　　Ensures that the proper instruments and supplies are available when assisting with an autopsy.

　　Assists in preparing and mailing necessary toxicology specimens and kits to labs.

　　Lifts and transports bodies, moves and carries equipment and supplies to assist with the conduct of autopsies.

　　Photographs autopsies to maintain complete records of Medical Examiner cases.

　　Works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies, funeral homes and others concerned with individual cases.

　　Performs x-rays, fingerprints, and other appropriate procedures to gather and document evidence during autopsies.

　　Performs general clerical work, including but not limited to: maintaining records, generating invoices, preparing daily logs, various spreadsheets and other related duties.

　　Provides on call coverage for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

　　May make court appearance in Medical Examiner cases if subpoenaed.

　　Performs related duties as assigned. 

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development TestRequired Licenses or Certifications

　　Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license, operable automobile and insurancePreferred Education and Experience

　　An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Mortuary Science or Forensic Science, or a directly related field from an accredited college

　　Previous experience assisting with autopsy or morgue related duties

　　COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

　　Knowledge of:

　　Legal requirements, rules and procedures that pertain to investigative operations

　　Criminal statutes of Michigan pertaining to accidental death, suicide and homicide, including laws of evidence

　　Photography and video equipment

　　Microsoft Word and Excel programs

　　Skill in:

　　Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public

　　Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person

　　Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a differe