PT Coroner's Transporter

Chester County Coroner's Office Decedent Transporter

This position, at the request and direction of the Deputy Coroner and other staff members, provides timely and professional transportation services of deceased persons within the jurisdiction of the Chester County Coroner's Office. Out of County transportations may be requested, on an as-needed basis. This position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is an Essential Employee position. Essential employees are obligated to report to work as scheduled or remain at work during emergencies. Carries out essential job functions or assigned emergency duties which may involve assignments within the Coroner's Office, deployment to a field location to participate in emergency management activities, or other duties as required during periods of emergency. If received, emergency assignments may be performed under adverse conditions and continue for periods ranging from a few hours to several weeks.

Essential Duties

• Respond promptly to transport requests from Deputy Coroners, Autopsy Technicians and Office Supervisors
• Properly prepare decedent(s) for removal with or without assistance from a Deputy Coroner
• Assist Deputy Coroner with maneuvering decedent(s) during scene examinations.
• Physically lift and move decedent(s) onto and off transport stretchers, morgue lifts and into County Vehicles
• Properly transport according to office protocols; admit and retrieve decedent(s) to and from various morgue facilities throughout the county.
• Occasionally transport by admitting and retrieving decedent(s) to and from morgue facilities outside of the county
• Occasionally assist the Autopsy Technician and Forensic Pathologists with the moving of bariatric decedents during examinations
• Operate a county emergency vehicle in accordance with Coroner Office policy.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff, Law Enforcement, Next of Kin and other emergency personnel.
• Perform job duties in a respectful manner at all times.
• Inventory and maintain transporter supplies in designated storage areas and vehicles.
• Perform or request routine maintenance on transport vehicles, stretchers, morgue lifts and other related equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment including vehicles, stretchers, morgue lifts, morgue garage, reeves etc.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Must be able to lift over 100 pounds without assistance.
• Must live in Chester County
• A valid driver's license and current insurance, required to drive county vehicle.
• Availability to work various shifts including overnights, weekends, and Holidays.
• Able to pass criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting clearance.
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
• Experience working with decedents, including various stages of decomposition.
• EMS or Fire Service background
• Experience moving bariatric patients.
• EVOC Certification
• Experience driving larger trucks or vans.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, kneel, stoop, crouch or squat, crawl, climb stairs, climb, or work on a ladder, twist or rotate at the waist while working. Must be able to turn, lift, or carry decedents up to 100 pounds for a distance of 150 feet, without assistance, and to drive a vehicle. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with an uncommon level of noise. Vision adequate to drive and to read written or computer records. Work Environment: Exposure to hazardous environments and various weather conditions including but not limited to waterways, roadways, harsh weather, and unsafe structures. Work will be mostly performed inside private residences, inside hospital and medical facilities, long-term care facilities, outside on roadways, outside in parks or woods, and other indoor/outdoor locations depending on the type of scene response. Exposure to graphic scenes, traumatic injuries, and decedents in various states of decomposition Exposure to blood borne pathogens, biohazardous materials and noxious odors. Ability to work in emotionally charged and sensitive circumstances, including autopsies. Exposure to secondary trauma related stressors. This position requires confidentiality. This position requires professionalism. Must be able to remain courteous and maintain composure under stressful situations. May deal with items that have monetary and evidentiary value. Ability to deal with all types of personalities. Ability to interact professionally with Law Enforcement, EMS, Next of Kin or other family and other first responders on scene. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Ability to work extended hours, as required, with little to no notice. Flexibility and ability to adapt to change. Ability to work holidays, as needed to staff a 24/7/365 schedule. Must fulfill all mandatory training requirements. Hepatitis B vaccination or sign declination form A valid driver's license and current insurance, required to drive county vehicle.