Assistant

HHS Forensic Examiner's Office is seeking an Autopsy Assistant in Bismarck, ND. Hiring Range: $20 per hour This position is classified as temporary but is considered long-term temporary and is expected to be an ongoing position. Duties As an Autopsy Assistant, you will be assisting the Forensic Examiner with forensic autopsies approximately 12 to 20 hours per week. Hours will vary depending on the number of cases during the week. Duties include, but are not limited to: Preparing human remains for autopsy. Weighing and measuring human remains. Be able to open human remains, and under direction from the Forensic Examiner, remove organs and/or tissues. Sutures and cleans remains upon completion of autopsy. Assisting with proper handling, transfers, labeling and storing of specimens. Cleaning and maintenance of morgue and autopsy equipment. Admission and release of bodies. Collection and preservation of evidence. Inventory and stocking of morgue supplies. Interaction with law enforcement and funeral home personnel. Other duties as directed by Forensic Examiner's Office Staff To be considered for this position, you are required to have a high school diploma or GED and (preferably) experience in a medical-related position such as, work in a morgue, mortuary or medical laboratory; work as an emergency medical technician; or work in a hospital or nursing home facility. Course work in biology, preferably including anatomy/physiology; or any combination of education or experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work may substitute for the experience requirement. To be considered, an applicant must be available to work Mon through Friday 8-5 on call basis. Applicants should indicate their availability in their cover letter. Successful applicants must be able to accurately follow procedures and are encouraged to suggest and implement systematic changes to those procedures when necessary. The applicant must be a willing team player and contribute to the attainment of office goals. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed for performing job duties. Applicant must demonstrate ability to self-start with the ability to work with minimal prompts. Preference may be given to those individuals with medical laboratory, emergency medical, nursing or mortuary science training. A valid driver's license is required. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Application Procedures Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. Employing Unit: ND HHS - ND Forensic Examiner's Office TTY Number ND Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io (text) or View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice) Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10. #J-18808-Ljbffr