Job Description

Posting Date

04/01/26

Application Deadline

04/07/26

Pay Range

Range: $21.00 - 24.00 hourly
Temporary position

Job Type

Temporary

Department

Medical Examiner

About the Position

About the Position

Are you passionate about learning how the human body works? Do you enjoy working alongside doctors in a clinical setting? As a Forensic Technician, you'll have the opportunity to use your knowledge to support the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the Nation!

About the Office of the Medical Examiner

Join a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy death investigations in our community! The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to provide help the people of Maricopa County.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• One (1) year experience working directly with decedents and/or patients in a medical environment.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• An Associate's degree or completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university in Forensic Science, Biological Sciences, Mortuary Science, or other related field which includes completed courses in anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

Other Requirements

• Successful candidate will be required to complete a post-job offer medical evaluation in order to use N95 respirators.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Associate’s degree or higher in Forensic Science, Biological Science, Mortuary Science, or a related field, which includes completed courses in anatomy/physiology and medical terminology
• Two or more years’ experience working directly with decedents and/or patients in a medical environment
• Experience assisting with postmortem examinations
• Experience working or volunteering in a medical examiner/coroner’s office
• Experience working with decedents
• Paramedic, emergency medical or surgical training

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.

• Assists the forensic pathologist during autopsy using surgical techniques to perform evisceration, removal and weighing of organs, and closing.
• Takes, develops and ensures appropriate quality radiographs for examinations
• Inventories and records clothing, personal effects, and valuables
• Collects, preserves, labels, and records tissue samples and specimens for toxicology, histology, microbiology, and anthropology.
• Collects, labels, records and secures evidentiary materials, such as trace evidence, ammunition and other objects
• Collects, labels, records, and secures drugs, substances, and paraphernalia
• Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes examination tables, stations, and instruments to ensure working order and requests maintenance as necessary.
• Measures and records the weights of internal organs as they are removed
• Documents exam-related information into the case management system
• Transports decedents to and from the body storage cooler using pallet jack and proper lifting mechanics
• Assists with taking photographs and fingerprinting decedents during autopsy.
• Stocks examination suites with required PPE, instruments, and supplies

Working Conditions

Sufficient strength and physical and emotional stability to work under adverse conditions. Ability to stand for extended period of time and lift up to 100 lbs. Ability to work with decedents in a decomposed state and work in malodorous conditions. Weekend hours may be required based on selected schedule.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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