AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN-PHOTOGRAPHER Job at County of Los Angeles in California

Position Information

Open Competitive Job Opportunity. Exam Number: Y4879A. Application Filing Date: December 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM (PT). Application period continues until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

About Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation, serving over 500,000 patients annually through 23 health centers and four hospitals. DHS collaborates with UCLA, USC, and CDU for training, runs the Emergency Medical Services Agency and the 911 response system, and manages Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion & Re‑Entry.

Mission

To advance the health of our patients and communities by providing extraordinary care.

Definition

Photographs human cadavers and specimens and assists in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.
• Prepare specified human cadaver, specimen, or organ (e.g., liver or brain) for photograph and use in medical training and research.
• Monitor and maintain autopsy log, reports, and other documentation, including negative pressure, photographic files, cry temperature, waste disposal, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain inventory of all supplies and safety equipment used during the autopsy.
• Select standard camera and artificial light source settings by referencing photographic manuals to ensure correct exposure.
• Forward photographs/transparencies to the ordering pathologist for analysis.
• Utilize handheld or stand‑mounted digital camera to produce quality, accurate images in accordance with standard procedure.
• Photograph human cadavers, specimens, and organs when requested, following standard technique for orientation, location, and distance.
• Adjust camera and light settings to maintain quality photographs and transparencies.
• Inspect photographs/transparencies for deficiencies such as overexposure or image cutoff, and re‑photograph if necessary.

Selection Requirements

Six months’ experience assisting in the performance of autopsies at the level of the Los Angeles County Autopsy Technician and training in black and white, color, and digital camera techniques.

Physical Class III – Moderate

This class requires the incumbent to stand or walk most of the time and may involve bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10–25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional credit will be awarded to applicants who have experience in excess of the selection requirements.

Special Requirement Information

Autopsy Technician level experience in Los Angeles County is defined as assisting in the performance of autopsies on human cadavers.

Eligibility Information

Applications are processed on an as‑received basis. A passing score of 70% or higher is required. The examination is 100% weighted to experience-based evaluation. No person may compete more than once every 12 months.

Fair Chance Initiative

Los Angeles County is a Fair Chance employer. You will not be asked to provide conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Convictions exempted by a valid court order need not be disclosed.

Availability

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only. The last day of filing is the final deadline; applications received after 4:59 p.m. (PT) on that day will not be accepted.

Contact

Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst – mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov – (213) 288-7000

Additional Contact Information

ADA Coordinator – (323) 914-7111 Teletype – (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services – (800) 735-2922