Autopsy Technician II

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Autopsy Technician II (S) Position Number  Grade MH11

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.

The Autopsy Technician II position functions as a senior autopsy technician responsible for assisting in medicolegal autopsies and ensuring compliance with established safety standards. It performs eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, specimen collection, medical waste disposal, and body storage tasks under defined operational protocols. This role coordinates the receipt and release of bodies, maintains facility cleanliness, and handles evidence using required chain‑of‑custody procedures.

It also takes photographs, performs radiographic procedures, and records case information in the Medical Examiner Information System while supporting investigations with law enforcement and public health partners. Additionally, the position manages autopsy facility materials and provides training and guidance to Autopsy Technician I staff.

• Perform eviscerations, gross anatomic dissections, specimen collection, and related procedures during medicolegal autopsies.
• Follow OSHA and OCME safety protocols during autopsy procedures and facility operations.
• Dispose of medical waste according to established safety requirements and maintain the cleanliness of the autopsy suite and equipment.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, transportation, and release of bodies using established protocols.
• Handle and preserve evidence by maintaining accurate chain‑of‑custody documentation.
• Capture autopsy photographs and perform radiographic procedures as needed.
• Record and enter case information into the Medical Examiner Information System.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and public health agencies during investigations, including those involving suspected bioterrorism or mass fatalities.
• Manage autopsy facility materials, including inventory, equipment, supplies, and scheduling needs.
• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to Autopsy Technician I personnel.

Salary Grade Range: $50,331.00 - $75,497.00 Recruitment Range: $50,331.00 - $51,841.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience performing eviscerations, gross anatomical dissections, and specimen collection during medicolegal autopsies while consistently adhering to established safety protocols.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate chain‑of‑custody documentation and handling physical evidence in accordance with investigative and forensic requirements.
• Proficient experience completing detailed case records and entering information into the Medical Examiner Information System with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Proven experience coordinating body receipt, transportation, storage, and release processes while managing inventory, supplies, and equipment within an…