Autopsy Support Technician – Forensic Mortuary Operations

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Forensic Mortuary Technician to support autopsy operations in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The role involves assisting with postmortem procedures, weight and handling of remains, and coordination of specialized exams under supervision.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of mortuary or autopsy experience; higher levels require more years and supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mortuary and/or autopsy work.
• Assignment Level II requires an additional year of experience for a total of two years.
• Assignment Level III requires three additional years for a total of four years, with two years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists the FASU Supervisor and Autopsy Room Lead in the day-to-day operations.
• Assists medical examiners with postmortem examination including evisceration, dissection and restoration of the body.
• Weighs remains, lifts remains onto autopsy table and assists Medical Examiners in all autopsy procedures.
• Works with examiners to arrange and assist with specialized examinations (neuropathology & cardio-pathology).
• Ensures health and safety procedures are followed, inspects autopsy equipment, and reports faulty equipment.
• Prepares Incident Reports, Schedules and Statistics as needed.
• Ensures autopsy equipment is cleaned and sanitized daily.

Skills

Mortuary experience

Supervisory experience

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Forensic Mortuary Technician to support autopsy operations in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The role involves assisting with postmortem procedures, weight and handling of remains, and coordination of specialized exams under supervision.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of mortuary or autopsy experience; higher levels require more years and supervisory duties.