Comments on: “Autopsy Technician / Pathology Assistant Employment” http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/ The real-life world of death investigation. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:53:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Susan M http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-21284 Susan M Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:39:39 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-21284 I've been a Surgical Tech for 36 years & would love to get into this field! I’ve been a Surgical Tech for 36 years & would love to get into this field!

]]> By: Garcia, Gilbert B. http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-19203 Garcia, Gilbert B. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:11:40 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-19203 Even though im still in high school I have this job very interesting and I was just wondering if you could give me some tips that I could maybe use later in the future when I'm old enough to apply for this job. Thx Even though im still in high school I have this job very interesting and I was just wondering if you could give me some tips that I could maybe use later in the future when I’m old enough to apply for this job.
Thx

]]> By: Jarvis http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-16797 Jarvis Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:41:09 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-16797 Thank you for posting this. I am an 11th grader and I am seriously considering the coroner career, because th human body is so very interesting to me. Thank you for posting this. I am an 11th grader and I am seriously considering the coroner career, because th human body is so very interesting to me.

]]> By: Douglas http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7744 Douglas Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:03:54 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7744 I have to say that when I started reading this blog lo these many months ago, that I never expected to find you inspiring others to "bring out your dead" so to speak. So I chuckle a little. But mostly it makes me happy that a small helpful niche is being filled with such enjoyable writing. I have to say that when I started reading this blog lo these many months ago, that I never expected to find you inspiring others to “bring out your dead” so to speak.

So I chuckle a little.

But mostly it makes me happy that a small helpful niche is being filled with such enjoyable writing.

]]> By: Shameka http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7623 Shameka Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:51:33 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7623 I too, found your website simply by searching for training requirements and job availability for autopsy techs this evening. I feel like this is fate because my interest became piqued in the area yesterday during lunch with one of my co-workers. We are both pharmacy techs at a local hospital and have recently witnessed two autopsies being performed. I'm sure I can tolerate the stuff that would make any other normal person gag and I eagerly look forward to the learning experience such a position would bring. Thank you very much for replying in the post format. I will definitely take your advise and contact my local coroner's office to find out their procedures! I too, found your website simply by searching for training requirements and job availability for autopsy techs this evening. I feel like this is fate because my interest became piqued in the area yesterday during lunch with one of my co-workers. We are both pharmacy techs at a local hospital and have recently witnessed two autopsies being performed. I’m sure I can tolerate the stuff that would make any other normal person gag and I eagerly look forward to the learning experience such a position would bring. Thank you very much for replying in the post format. I will definitely take your advise and contact my local coroner’s office to find out their procedures!

]]> By: barngoddess http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7619 barngoddess Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:42:34 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7619 I wish the RN luck! it takes a certain kind of person to do this work. It is hard, messy, and mentally demanding. I wish the RN luck! it takes a certain kind of person to do this work. It is hard, messy, and mentally demanding.

]]> By: Becky http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7614 Becky Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:07:17 +0000 http://www.coronerstories.com/2007/04/10/%e2%80%9cautopsy-technician-pathology-assistant-employment%e2%80%9d/#comment-7614 I'm also looking into a pathologist assistant career. however i understood that you had to get a master's degree. i found a few programs that do this in the US (2-3 years) and i already have my B.A. in biology. So is it true you do not need this degree after all? <blockquote>It's true there are some technical school oriented programs out there in some parts of the U.S., but the particular agency you are seeking employment with will determine whether you need specialized training. Some agencies may in fact require an advanced degree, but many agencies don't because they can't afford to pay the kind of salary that would attract someone with an advanced degree. I guess my main point is this--if you can apply and get hired without a degree of certification, go for it. There's no reason to go in debt for a degree you may not need. The job pays little enough without having to make student loan payments. A Douglas</blockquote> I’m also looking into a pathologist assistant career. however i understood that you had to get a master’s degree. i found a few programs that do this in the US (2-3 years) and i already have my B.A. in biology. So is it true you do not need this degree after all?

It’s true there are some technical school oriented programs out there in some parts of the U.S., but the particular agency you are seeking employment with will determine whether you need specialized training. Some agencies may in fact require an advanced degree, but many agencies don’t because they can’t afford to pay the kind of salary that would attract someone with an advanced degree. I guess my main point is this–if you can apply and get hired without a degree of certification, go for it. There’s no reason to go in debt for a degree you may not need. The job pays little enough without having to make student loan payments.

A Douglas

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