Forensic Autopsy Supervisor

Essential Functions: Operate as a fully functioning Forensic Autopsy Technician performing those duties assigned to all Autopsy Techs in the Mecklenburg County ME Office (body exams, autopsy, x-rays, photographs, handling samples, intake/release of bodies, cremation assistance). Teach/instruct other morgue staff in methods and procedures used in the morgue. Coordinate and approve staff involvement in trainings, committees, and outside employment. Provide advice, instruction, and access to resources for other morgue staff. Keep Morgue staff informed of any updates in office policies and procedures. Assign cases to other techs and track assignments to ensure equal division of work and case types (overdose, homicide, decomposed, pediatric, etc.). Make work assignments for various duties in morgue (specimen prep, histology/toxicology send-out, download of photographs, x-ray archiving, facility and equipment maintenance, cleaning, etc.). Evaluate morgue staff and sign performance reviews for direct reports. Participate in hiring process for morgue staff (interview, recommend hiring, pay recommendation). Recommend morgue staff promotions and pay changes. Recommend disciplinary actions and participate in the disciplinary process. Coordinate body arrival by transporters working with Investigators/check-in. Ensure staff properly complete payroll entries. Coordinate and approve staff involvement in trainings, committees, and outside employment. Meet regularly with the Forensic Pathologist Morgue Supervisor and provide information on morgue operations and staff performance or other issues to supervisors and management. Coordinate assignments of staff during non-routine work events (adverse weather, disasters, mass fatality events) Ensure staff/facility safety and security issues brought to your attention are properly addressed. Coordinate random drug testing of direct reports.