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Under the direction of Morgue management and the Forensic Supervisors, the Histology-Autopsy Technician is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Autopsy Suite and Histology Laboratory, including independently preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist and assisting the pathologist in postmortem examinations and documentation.

• Performs eviscerations under the supervision of the Forensic Pathologist.
• Maintains the chain of custody in the collection, maintenance, and transfer of specimens and evidence.
• Prepares remains before and after postmortem examinations.
• Completes radiology of decedents (dental and full body).
• Maintains, programs, and operates histology equipment.
• Prepares staining solutions, utilizes staining techniques, and conducts bone decalcifications.
• Grosses, processes, and embeds tissue.
• Maintains detailed computer and hand-written records.
• Captures digital photography and x-rays, creates labels, and downloads images.
• Ensures organization and cleanliness of autopsy suite, histology lab, and all instruments and equipment.
• Stocks and supplies the autopsy and histology lab.
• Transports specimens to and from outside agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

• Digital photography.
• Medical terminology.
• Histology and staining processes are preferred.
• Common medical procedures a plus.

• Microsoft Office products.

• Work effectively and efficiently under adverse conditions including, but not limited to, highly stressful environments, distasteful sights, odors, or circumstances, and hazards inherent to postmortem examinations.
• Read and interpret decedent medical records.
• Work independently and in conjunction with other Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME) personnel and representatives of other agencies.
• Work diverse shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Use common office machines and technologies.
• Stand for a prolonged period of time and engage in frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull one hundred (100) pounds.