Forensic X-Ray Technician

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; All (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated X-Ray Technician to support medical examiner services through operating X-ray and PMCT equipment. This role involves performing scans, preparing decedents, and ensuring high-quality digital imaging. The ideal candidate will possess a valid General Radiological Technologist license and have experience in a supervisory capacity. Join a team committed to excellence and service in a critical field that impacts the community. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital investigations and uphold the highest standards of medical imaging.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid General Radiological Technologist license issued by New York.
• Two years of experience as an X-Ray Technician in a supervisory role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform X-ray and PMCT scans on decedents for medical examiner services.
• Operate X-ray and CT equipment ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain equipment and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

X-ray operation

CT scanning

Post-processing digital images

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid General Radiological Technologist license

Tools

X-ray equipment

CT equipment

Job description

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.

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

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

Under direct supervision, selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Perform X-ray and PMCT scans on decedents to support medical examiner services, including but not limited to autopsies, anthropology, and identification procedures.
• Review daily case lists and prioritize cases requiring X-ray or PMCT scanning.
• Prepare and position decedents for X-ray and PMCT imaging in accordance with department protocols or as directed by the medical examiner on duty.
• Operate X-ray and CT equipment in compliance with technical and safety standards to ensure accurate exposure and quality digital images.
• Review and adjust digital images in post-processing to ensure optimal quality and clarity for review.
• Transmit images to designated applications for evaluation and review by medical examiners.
• Remain available for additional requests and assignments throughout the shift, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain equipment, reporting any malfunctions or issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Attend staff and agency meetings as required.
• Review and respond to emails.
• Perform any additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor or agency.

X-RAY TECHNICIAN - 51310

Minimum Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and a valid license as a General Radiological Technologist issued by the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment in this title.

NOTES:
1. For appointment to Assignment Level III, in addition to meeting the above requirement, all candidates must have two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an X-Ray Technician, which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
2. For assignment to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner only, one year of satisfactory full-time experience operating X-Ray apparatus and auxiliary equipment may be substituted for the above-cited license.

Preferred Skills

One year of experience in processing dental work digital x-ray experience a plus.

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.