MORGUE ASSISTANT 2805

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists at autopsies in the evisceration of bodies and the removal of organs for examination and analysis by a Pathologist. Assignments are received from the Senior Morgue Assistant and work is performed under the general supervision of a Pathologist, who directs the incumbent during autopsies. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Prepares body for autopsy, selects instruments, sets up scale and sets up specimen containers;

Eviscerates bodies, removes organs and gives them to the Pathologist for examination and analysis;

Incises skull, removes brain, and places it in formaldehyde for study by Neuropathologist;

Cleans and restores organs to body, sutures and cleans body for release;

Incinerates brain, liver, and other organs after they have been analyzed; cleans incinerator periodically;

Cleans, washes, and maintains morgue area and all instruments and containers used;

Releases bodies to mortician.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of anatomy; ability and willingness to work on cadavers in varying degrees of decay and mutilation; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to keep simple records and maintain order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

R 03/03/17

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive