Accessioning Shift Supervisor-OMI

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accessioning Shift Supervisor for its Office of the Medical Investigator. This pivotal role involves ensuring the proper management of evidence and valuables, leading a team to maintain high standards of quality control, and navigating complex situations with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to safety and compliance in a challenging environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital investigations and uphold the mission of the organization, making a meaningful impact within the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role related to evidence management.
• Knowledge of compliance and safety in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection and preservation of valuables and evidence.
• Support operations in evidentiary chain of custody.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Resolution

Organizational Skills

Judgment

Inventory Management

Compliance Knowledge

Safety in Lab Environments

Evidence Custody Practices

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Shift Supv/OMI

Requisition ID: req32783

Working Title: Accessioning Shift Supervisor-OMI

Position Grade: 12

Position Summary:

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 a Shift Supervisor for the Accessioning Department. This position supports the operations in evidentiary chain of custody of deceased persons, evidence, and property from intake to release. Communication and problem resolution skills are essential to this position as the person will interact with internal and external customers, as well as collaborate with leadership on any issues that may arise.

Our ideal candidate will have the drive to lead, train and cultivate their team to support the mission of OMI. This position will oversee collection, preservation and release of valuables, personal belongings and evidence requiring knowledge of inventory management practices. The candidate will understand quality control in an environment where they may be exposed to extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, blood-borne pathogens and noxious odors. Our ideal candidate will have a background with equipment and facility maintenance.

If you feel this is you, we invite you to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• 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.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid UNM Driver's License.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work in leadership position
• Ability to use good judgment
• Great problem resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of team management practices
• Knowledge of compliance and safety in lab environments
• Knowledge of evidence custody practices

Additional Requirements:

Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Office of the Medical Investigator (389A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Application Instructions:

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, and three professional references, preferably supervisors with phone and email contact. Please also submit official transcripts for highest degree earned.

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