LTE Morgue Technician

Description
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has a current vacancy for an Limited Term Employee (LTE) Morgue Technician.

Description
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has a current vacancy for an Limited Term Employee (LTE) Morgue Technician.
Limited Term Employees (LTEs) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week. Note to applicants – for the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages. This is already reflected in the hourly wage above. Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal.

All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the morgue. Works a rotating schedule with other Morgue Technicians that includes vacancies on weekends, holidays, and some weekday work available when vacation coverage is needed. Assists with autopsies. Completes postmortem radiology. Performs work involving specimen preparation and packaging. Maintains the cleanliness of the morgue. Performs other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assists a Forensic Pathologist in the performance of medicolegal autopsies including opening and closing of the body, assisting with evisceration, assisting with other autopsy procedures and preparing samples for histologic examination. Receives/tracks/distributes organs and returned histologic preparations. Assists in distribution or acquisition of histologic specimens for review or consultation. Maintains the cleanliness and stock histology room; laundry of scrubs, protective gowns, and autopsy supplies.

Cleans reusable PPE such as PAPR equipment, shields and safety glasses/goggles. Completes photography, basic radiology via LODOX x-ray, BODYTOM CT and portable x-ray devices. Collects and documents evidence or specimens. Coordinates with the Chief Medical Examiner or Forensic Pathologist the scheduling of autopsies including notification to appropriate law enforcement personnel. Assists in identification of bodies including assistance in obtaining fingerprints, using specialized procedures for decomposed bodies and obtains services of identification experts such as a forensic dentist.

Registers and inventories all bodies and their personal property. Maintains autopsy facility, equipment and supplies in a clean/sanitary condition. Prepares bodies for release. Releases bodies and property to the appropriate agency, funeral director or family member and secures a receipt of the transaction. Maintains morgue supply inventory, including the ordering of supplies. Assists in prescription drug inventory and packaging, cleaning of the morgue, accessioning area and laboratory to include Ultraviolet treatments.

Assists with mass fatality planning and preparation of supplies and resources. May be required to assist with decedent removal or off-site autopsy assistance. Assists in disposal of histological specimens in accordance with Departmental policy. Provides testimony as to decedent identification, chain of custody and evidence gathered. Completes and timely…