SENIOR MORGUE ASSISTANT 2806

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direction, an employee in this class is responsible for assigning Morgue Assistants to autopsies and other work in the morgue, and for preparing the necessary reports and records. Responsibility is also included for assisting at autopsies, during which the incumbent is under the supervision of a pathologist. Work is reviewed by the Medical Examiner, who reviews records and reports for conformance with department procedures. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns subordinates to cases to obtain maximum utilization of facilities and staff;

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

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

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

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

Maintains records of bodies autopsied, identification records and personal effects, and insures release of proper body to mortician;

Orders supplies, maintains inventory and insures that scrub suits and other laundered apparel are available.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of anatomy; ability and willingness to work on cadavers; ability to plan and supervise the activities of subordinates; ability to maintain accurate records and purchase supplies as required; physical condition commensurate with demands of position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 1 (one) year of experience as a Morgue Assistant.

R5/16/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive