Autopsy Tech / Hospital

Job Title – Autopsy Tech / Hospital Location: Houston, Texas Base Salary – $40,000 – $53,000 Industry: Healthcare / Health Services – Laboratory / Pathology Job Category: Medical / Health – Lab Job Details: The Autopsy Technician position assists pathologists/residents/pathology assistants in performing autopsy procedures. Responsibilities for this position include processing and preparing bodies for autopsy procedures appropriately, including the proper receipt, transport (when applicable) and release of bodies as indicated; and supporting other Anatomic Pathology lab functions by performing uncomplicated laboratory procedures that involve single-step processes. Other duties for the Autopsy Technician position include accurately processing, organizing, labeling and transporting specimens for laboratory testing; and inputting and extracting data from the laboratory computer system for autopsy and surgical purposes. Skills and Certifications 1- High School Diploma/GED OR Degree in Forensic or Mortuary Science 2- One year of experience in working as an autopsy tech/diener 3- Basic anatomy training Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate would have hospital experience but that is hard to find.