Forensic Mortuary Technician I

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; All (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forensic Mortuary Technician to assist in essential mortuary operations. This role is crucial in supporting the investigation of deaths in New York City, ensuring that all procedures are conducted with the utmost professionalism and care. You will be responsible for performing various mortuary tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting medical examiners during autopsies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health and justice, making a real difference in the community during times of need. If you are passionate about forensic science and dedicated to service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortuary and autopsy work is essential.
• High school diploma required; additional experience for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and perform mortuary procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of the morgue and report incidents.
• Drive to death scenes for case pickups.

Skills

Mortuary Procedures

Autopsy Skills

Incident Reporting

Case Management

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Death Reporting System (EDRS)

Job description

CANDIDATES MUST BE REACHABLE ON THE FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN EXAM

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

1. Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
2. Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
3. Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
4. Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
5. Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

The Forensic Mortuary Technician I tasks include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assists the Mortuary Borough Supervisor in the day-to-day operation.
2. Performs all Mortuary Procedures (Autopsy, METT, and Check in, Storage, Release of Remains, and Fingerprinting).
3. Prepares Incident Reports, Schedules and Statistics as needed.
4. Checks Case Management System (CMS) and EDRS (Electronic Death Reporting System) for all documents (Death Certificates, Burial Permits) relating to the Intake and Release of Remains.
5. Ensures that the Morgue is properly cleaned and sanitized Daily.
6. Reports all complaints, accidents and any incidents within the Mortuary to the proper personnel.
7. Performs all City Morgue Technician Duties as needed.
8. Weighs remains, lifts remains onto autopsy table and assists Medical Examiners in all autopsy procedures.
9. Boxes and Loads City Burial as needed.
10. Drives to death scenes to perform case pick up.
11. Required to operate a motor vehicle.
12. Takes Fingerprints of remains before, during or after autopsy.
13. Performs in-house case reconciliations.
14. Other duties as assigned.

FORENSIC MORTUARY TECHNICIAN - 52040

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.

For Assignment to Level II
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" described above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II candidates must have one additional year of the experience described above, for a total of two years of experience.

For Assignment to Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" described above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III candidates must have three additional years of experience as described above, for a total of four years of experience; two years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.