MORGUE AMBULANCE DRIVER 2813

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the transporting of bodies in cases resulting in death by accident, suicide, homicide, or any other suspicious causes. Care must be exercised in properly identifying bodies, collecting all tissue and remains of interest to the pathologist, recording personal effects if any and protecting the body and evidence during transit. Detailed instructions are received from a supervisor and maintenance duties are inspected upon completion. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Transports cadavers from scenes of violent or unexplained deaths including homes and hospitals with the County to the County Morgue;

Collects brain tissue, limbs, bones and other remains that may have been separated from the body;

Identifies and tags bodies if possible, collects and lists valuables, clothing and personal property found near the body;

Assists in the preparation of bodies for purposes of identification

Performs routine maintenance of vehicle, checks gasoline, oil, battery, general running condition and presence of body bags and stretchers and other necessary equipment;

Washes departmental vehicles;

Picks up and delivers specimens from hospitals;

Picks up and delivers paperwork pertaining to the Office of the Medical Examiner.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the geography of the County and traffic regulations; ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently; ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with emotionally distraught relatives and friends of deceased; ability to handle cadavers, some of which may be decomposed, mutilated or malodorous; ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs on vehicles; ability to follow oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a current, valid and appropriate New York State driver's license, and maintain it throughout employment in this title.

R10/5/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive