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OMI is currently looking for a Senior Autopsy Tech to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be a team player and willing to learn. This person must be able to work with decedents in a lab setting and follow protocols for sanitation, infection control, and safety. The candidate will be assisting pathologists and senior techs with collection of evidence and examinations. Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be able to follow complex instruction. The position also requires data entry and a high degree of attention to detail. If this sounds like an interesting position for you, we encourage you to apply.
We are a 24/7 facility. We work on the weekends and holidays. This is a union position and a schedule will be bid in order of seniority.
Please see our website for further details: https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/
- May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
- UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
High school diploma or GED and successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of college-level coursework related to the duties and responsibilities specified; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. An additional 4 months of directly related experience may be substituted for successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of college-level coursework related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
-Knowledge
of autopsy procedures and methodologies.
-Knowledge
of legal and policy requirements related to the gathering, safekeeping and
documentation of evidence.
-Knowledge
of autopsy chemicals, instruments, facilities and equipment.
-Knowledge
of inventory management practices.
-Knowledge
of cameras and photographic procedures.
-Ability
to work with distressing and/or unpleasant odors, procedures and circumstances.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three professional supervisor references with email and phone contact.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.