99190 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/broward/jobs/2177845/forensic-technician-photographer Forensic Technician/Photographer Forensic Technician/Photographer Salary $18.71 - $29.86 Hourly Location Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Type Full Time Department Medical Examiners & Trauma Services Job Number 1403931 Closing Continuous * Description * Benefits * Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Technician/Photographer for the Office of Medical Examiner & Trauma Services. The Forensic Technician/Photographer handles medical instruments, operates equipment including digital cameras and specialized photographic equipment and techniques; processes and preserves pictures of autopsies and death scenes; preserves evidentiary images for use in investigations and/or as evidence in court. Photographs death scenes, autopsies, external examinations, toxicology photography as needed and disasters. Inventories, stores and maintains photographic supplies and equipment for the Medical Examiner Division; makes minor repairs to photographic equipment. Works with histology specimens and glass slides and in processing and out processing of slides and specimens. Prepares and submits images for case files and reports for photographic assignments. Receives corpses and assists pathologists in completion of autopsies. Releases bodies to approved authorities. Preserves specimens for legal or training demonstration purposes. Assists medical examiners in the collection of cultures and preparation of specimens for diagnostic tests. Prepares reports and maintains records using a personal computer with basic office software and Division specific applications. Performs other related work as required. General Description Skilled work in the day-to-day operations of the forensic section. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires six (6) months experience assisting with autopsies and/or biomedical photography or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required: Position involves field work and driving is required. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment. Must be able to drive. Must obtain and maintain authority to drive on County business. Preferences: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice or a related field Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, or a related field Six months one year of Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Photography and/or Latent Fingerprint Examinations Preservation and collection of physical, biological and trace evidence Development, collection and preservation of latent prints for case file and/or law enforcement Operating digital imaging equipment, techniques and related software Postmortem (Autopsy) Photography experience DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Performs autopsies, fingerprinting, x-rays, and body releases. Photographs autopsy cases and toxicological blood kits for criminal cases; places images into case files on computer for doctors to review in order to determine cause of death; coordinates with and provides records management image request CDs (compact discs); watermarks each image and places onto a CD for attorneys and police departments. Reviews and performs requisition of supplies for photographic operations, equipment, and distribution; resolves technical camera equipment, hardware, software and administrative problems. Acts as a liaison between photography staff and doctors, attorney's offices and police departments in order to ensure photographic needs are being met; provides photographic technical assistance to doctors, investigators, and law enforcement agencies. Receives corpses and assists pathologists in completion of autopsies. Ability and performance to lift, move, and work with cadavers. Responsible for stocking of supplies, and handling of specimens and specimen containers. Lifting and maneuvering boxes, bags or other supplies is expected. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens. SPECIAL INFORMATION Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities: All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 12 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $25,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan. In addition, Broward County offers a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Pharmacy coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits. 01 Do you have six (6) months experience working as an autopsy, pathologist or embalming assistant? If yes, describe your experience. * Yes * No 02 Do you have six (6) months experience in taking (Forensic) photo and/or digital images of human remains? If yes, describe your experience. * Yes * No 03 Do you have six (6) months experience in transporting cadavers, disassociated body parts and/or biological samples? If yes, describe your experience. * Yes * No 04 Describe your general knowledge of human anatomy and provide examples to where you have applied this knowledge as it relates to post mortem examination. 05 Describe your experience preparing a body for autopsy involving trauma. 06 Describe your experience and/or training with blood borne pathogens. Discuss risks of working with blood borne pathogens and appropriate personal protective equipment that should be used. 07 Describe your skill and ability in operating and maintaining surgical instruments, equipment and supplies to assist in performing medico-legal autopsy examinations. Include information about your experience with assisting in performing medicolegal autopsies, specifically, the opening and closing of cadavers and removal of internal organs. 08 Describe a time when you encountered a difficult and/or sensitive situation during post mortem examination. Indicate the circumstances of the situation and what role you played and the outcome. 09 Describe your experience working in a highly stressful and emotional environment dealing with death and grief and how you detach from the work. 10 Define the following terms: Team concept and Individual work. Which term works better within a Medical Examiner's Office? 11 Provide examples of your ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and your ability to maneuver at least 150 lbs. in your current or previous employment. 12 Describe your knowledge of the "Dale Earnhardt" Law. Required Question Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000 Website http://www.broward.org/careers Apply ]]> 55 jobs found