Forensic Autopsy Technician: Precision Lab Specialist

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,010,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, seeks an Autopsy Technician to join the Office of the Medical Investigator team. You will assist pathologists with evidence collection and decedent examinations, following strict sanitation and safety protocols in a lab setting.

Candidate should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and emotional resilience for working in potentially distressing environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related coursework.
• Completion of 3 college credit hours related to duties may substitute for experience.
• College credits above minimum may substitute for experience year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Assist pathologists with collection of evidence and examination of decedents.
• Follow complex instructions and maintain sanitation, infection control and safety protocols.
• Perform data entry with high attention to detail.

Skills

Team attitude

Stress management

Oral and written communication

CT imaging knowledge

Procedural decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 college credit hours related to duties

Job description

The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, seeks an Autopsy Technician to join the Office of the Medical Investigator team. You will assist pathologists with evidence collection and decedent examinations, following strict sanitation and safety protocols in a lab setting.

Candidate should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and emotional resilience for working in potentially distressing environments.