As a nationally accredited program with a strong educational component in The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) investigates any death occurring across the state of New Mexico that is sudden, violent, untimely, unexpected or where a person is found dead and the cause of death is unknown. The OMI, which is a special program within the Department of Pathology, determines the cause and manner of death in these cases, and provides formal death certification.
OMI is currently looking for several Autopsy Techs to join our team. One candidate will be assisting pathologists and senior techs with collection of evidence and examinations of decedents. The other candidate will be working in our toxicology area, assisting pathologists with lab results from specimen samples. We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic and who are able to follow complex instruction. Candidates must be able to work in a lab setting and follow protocols for sanitation, infection control, and safety. 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/
See the Position Description for additional information.
High school diploma or GED; successful completion of at least 3 credit hours of college-level coursework related to the duties and responsibilities specified; at least 1 year 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.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit resume, cover letter, official transcripts, and three professional supervisor references with email and phone contact. Applicant should indicate if they would like to work in the autopsy suite, the toxicology area, or are open to either.Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage 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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.