FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I/II

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FORENSIC PATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary

$22.34 - $37.36 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

LIMITED PERM

Job Number

28128

Department

Coroner

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/24/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Forensic Pathology Technician I/II position. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for performing specialized skilled work independently and in support of the medical examiner staff involving autopsies, external examinations, collection of toxicology & microbiology, as well as maintaining a legal chain of custody in all aspects related to a dead body.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

Forensic Pathology Technician I: $22.34 - $34.59 Hourly

Forensic Pathology Technician II: $24.07 - $37.36 Hourly

The Forensic Pathology Technician I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Forensic Pathology Technician II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Forensic Pathology Technician I - Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time technical experience in a medical or biological laboratory or similar technical setting. Education in a field related to the work may be substituted for the experience outlined above on a year-for-year basis.

Forensic Pathology Technician II - In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience assisting with autopsies and related forensic medical examinations.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to dead bodies, infectious and contagious diseases, noxious fumes and hazardous chemicals and materials. May work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or protective powered air purifying respirator test is part of the exam.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Participates in all aspects of the forensic medical examination process, including evisceration, dissection, injury pattern analysis, toxicology, histology, radiology, microbiology, photography, tissue restoration, latent fingerprint recovery and comparison, microscopic and trace fiber recovery and evidence identification and recovery. Conducts external examinations of dead bodies and collects specimens for toxicological, microbial and histological analyses; eviscerates bodies and collects evidentiary materials. Maintains a legal chain of custody of the decedent, personal property of the decedent, evidentiary material and laboratory specimens and testifies in court regarding same. Conducts and develops radiologic studies of the decedent to aid in diagnosis, identification and the location of projectiles or other foreign objects. Takes photographs to document the condition of bodies and to aid in identification. Interacts with and explains administrative procedures, technical processes and autopsy results to law enforcement agencies, mortuaries, medical personnel and family members of the decedent; explains technical procedures and findings in lay terms. Assists Coroner's investigative staff and other law enforcement personnel with medico-legal death investigations. Uses a variety of standard office and specialized medical equipment, such as radiologic equipment and processor, cameras, surgical tools and microscopes. Uses a computer to enter, edit and retrieve data and to generate standard reports. Maintains and tracks toxicological and histological specimens and associated paperwork while maintaining the chain of custody. Maintains detailed records and various files Operates a motor vehicle to drive to crime scenes. Adheres to infection control methods and procedures and follows established safety practices. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Cleans equipment, prepares supplies and ensures the readiness of morgue facilities. May drive a personal or County motor vehicle in order to inspect crime scenes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a forensic medical laboratory setting and use standard office and specialized forensic medical equipment and drive a motor vehicle; stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time; strength to lift and/or maneuver objects and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, operate a microscope and determine fine color differences; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; and the ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

• More Money in Your Pocket

• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

• No Social Security Deduction

• No State Income Taxes

• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance – Employer Paid

• AD&D – Employer Paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-4 will be used to determine if candidates meet the minimum qualifications and must be completed in its entirety.

Which describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade School or Technical Degree

• Some College (1-29 semester credits)

• Some College (30-59 semester credits)

• Some College (60-89 semester credits)

• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

  02

  List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).

  College/University:

  Did you graduate:

  College Major/Minor:

  Semester Credits Completed:

  Degree Received:

  03

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in a medical or biological laboratory or similar technical setting.

• No Experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 2 years

• 2 to 3 years

• 3 to 4 years

• More than 4 years

  04

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

05

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  06

  Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a Coroner/Medical Examiner's office.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  07

  Indicate your full-time professional experience performing or assisting with forensic medical autopsies.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  08

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 6-7. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience collecting specimens for toxicological, microbial, and histological analyses.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  10

  Indicate your full-time professional experience in general medical laboratory procedures and methods including infection control.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  11

  Indicate your full-time professional experience maintaining records including entering and retrieving information from a database.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  12

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 9-11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with law enforcement agencies, mortuaries, medical personnel, and family member of a deceased person.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  14

  Indicate your full-time professional experience working with methods and techniques of law enforcement as related to forensic pathology.

• No Experience

• Less than 12 months

• 12 to 23 months

• 24 to 35 months

• 36 to 47 months

• More than 48 months

  15

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 13-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A only if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

16

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. This means that the selected candidates will be hired for a special project and/or duties of a limited duration and will be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition(s) and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

• I am willing to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position as described above.

• I would not like to be considered for a Limited-Permanent position.

  17

  Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

  Required Question

Agency

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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