AutopsyTechnicianII

**Agency** Dept of Health and Human Services **Division** Public Health **Job Classification Title** Autopsy Technician II (S) **Position Number** 60041143 **Grade** MH11 **About Us** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. **Description of Work** The Autopsy Technician II supports the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner by performing advanced technical tasks associated with medicolegal autopsies and maintaining a safe, compliant autopsy environment. This position conducts detailed anatomical procedures, prepares and obtains specimens, photographs and radiographs decedents, and manages records within the Medical Examiner Information System. It also handles the receipt, release, and transport of bodies, maintains facility cleanliness and equipment readiness, and preserves the chain of custody for evidence. The technician coordinates with law enforcement and public health agencies as needed, including during suspected bioterrorism events or mass fatalities. The role functions as a senior-level technician and provides guidance and training to entry-level staff. Key Duties Include: \- Assist with medicolegal autopsies by performing eviscerations, gross dissections, and specimen collection for microscopic examination. \- Maintain compliance with OSHA and OCME safety requirements, including proper handling of infectious materials and disposal of medical waste. \- Photograph decedents and perform radiographic procedures to support forensic documentation. \- Manage body receipt, release, transportation, and storage in accordance with established procedures.