Job Title
Lead Morgue Specialist - C-2
Pay Rate Min to Mid Range
$23.75 - $27.91
Time Type
Full time
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all the duties of a Morgue Specialist I and II
- Oversees the daily operation of the Morgue Section in absence of Morgue Supervisor during all weekends and holidays or under the direction of the Morgue Supervisor
- Assigns daily morgue caseload
- Monitors and manages morgue census
- Performs daily quality assurance on toxicology samples; intake, autopsy and identification photographs; radiograph quality; morgue paperwork; fingerprints; and morgue operations
- Monitors and maintains supply inventory for the Morgue
- Monitors and maintains morgue equipment including autopsy trays, surgical instruments and equipment, body coolers, morgue work areas, evidence tables and equipment, and photography equipment
- Coordinates BCMEO Neuropathology program, serving as liaison with the UT-Health Pathology department
- Coordinates BCMEO Infectious Disease surveillance program serving as liaison with San Antonio Metro Health Dept
- Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring safety and standard operating policies and procedures for the Morgue and in preparing monthly reports for the Morgue
- Enters evidence into State evidence system (Track Kit)
- May testify in a court of law regarding morgue operations including evidence and body handling procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited University with a Bachelors' Degree in Criminal Justice, Mortuary Science, Forensic Science or closely related field and three (3) years of experience as a Morgue Specialist II including one (1) year supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Chapter 49 and related statutes; knowledge of death investigation and procedures; knowledge of the criminal justice system; knowledge of human anatomy, health care systems, health and safety standards and practices, basic pathophysiology, and medical terminology
- Meets all qualifications for Morgue Specialist II position including skill in autopsy photography; fingerprinting and other identification techniques; chain of custody; infectious disease testing; evidence processing and specialized radiography
- Ability to supervise technical employees; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills required; excellent computer skills, including word processing
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- Shift work to provide evening hour coverage is required
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the FBI and/or Bexar County Sheriff's Office
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- Constantly working in indoor conditions
- Work environment involves exposure to blood, body fluids, surgical cutting, unfavorable fumes, vapors or odors and potentially infectious material; occasional exposure to flammable, toxic or other hazardous/bio-hazardous materials and radiation
- Frequently moves items weighing up to 20 pounds; occasionally moves items 200 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.