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Danielle Reynaga

@daniellereynaga

Autopsy Technician at Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, supporting forensic examinations and preserving evidence for investigations.

United States

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At Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, I assist forensic pathologists with autopsies, including evisceration, organ examination and weighing, and tissue sampling. I collect and preserve specimens for toxicology, histology, and DNA analysis, while maintaining chain-of-custody protocols for evidence used in criminal and civil investigations.

Previously, at Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office, I supported autopsies and documented external examinations, injuries, and decedent identification. I also performed autopsies for Pathology residents at Truman Medical Center using the Rokitansky dissection method.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Autopsy Technician

Current

Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Assist forensic pathologists with autopsies, including evisceration, organ examination and weighing, and tissue sampling. Maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols for evidence used in criminal and civil investigations.

Autopsy Assistance Evisceration Specimen Collection Chain Of Custody Radiography Documentation OSHA Compliance

Pathology Assistant 2 - PRN

Parkland Medical Hospital

Jul 2023 - Jan 2024 (6 months)

Assisted pathologists and residents with biopsies, gross description and dissection, and selection of tissue for microscopic examination. Ensured correct accessioning of surgical specimens and submission of tissue cassettes.

Biopsy Assistance Gross Description Tissue Dissection Specimen Accessioning Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Independent Contract: Autopsy

Truman Medical Center

Nov 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Performed autopsies for Pathology residents using the Rokitansky dissection method. Eviscerated, sutured, and cleaned the body upon completion of the autopsy using established protocols.

Autopsy Rokitansky Dissection Evisceration Suturing Physical Preparation

Autopsy Technician

Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office

Nov 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Assisted forensic pathologists with autopsies, including evisceration, organ examination and weighing, and tissue sampling. Performed external examinations, documentation of injuries, and decedent identification.

Autopsy Assistance Evisceration Specimen Collection Chain Of Custody Radiography Documentation OSHA Compliance