Medical Examiner Assistant I - Westfield

This position is for the overnight shift. Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ability to pass a full background check, which will include a driving history inquiry.

- Must be able to operate OCME vehicles while abiding to all Massachusetts State Driving Statutes and Regulations.

- A clean driving history is required for consideration. Must maintain a clean driving history as an OCME employee.

- Ability to lift and move human remains up to 250 lbs. with assistance and upwards of 70 lbs. independently.

- Assists the Medical Examiner in all aspects of the forensic autopsy.

- Must be able to follow and adhere to specific Standard Operating Procedures and become proficient in all skills associated with the autopsy and autopsy services.

- Assist in preparation and evisceration of the bodies.

- Assist in the collection of tissue and fluid/ toxicology samples.

- Responsible for appropriate handling, labeling, and for accurately entering specimens and evidentiary information into computer systems.

- Required to operate all autopsy and mortuary related equipment.

- Responsible for daily cleaning and disinfection of the autopsy suite and surgical instruments.

- Responsible for dispatching and responding to scenes and medical facilities.

- Responsible for moving, lifting, preparing, positioning, photographing, and storing remains on scene and at a medical examiner facility.

- Interact with both private and public entities.

- Other duties as assigned.