Accessioning Tech

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role requires physical interaction with deceased individuals, including lifting, moving, and securing bodies—often in challenging and unpleasant conditions. Our ideal candidate is a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, and is comfortable using computers and Microsoft products. You should be able to build and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, funeral homes, and transporters, while working independently and following complex protocols. Ethical integrity, confidentiality, and a calm demeanor in sensitive situations are essential. If you are looking for a great entry level position with great benefits on a great team, this is for you!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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.
Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
Comfortable using computers and Microsoft products
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, funeral homes, and transporters
Ability to work independently and follow complex protocols
Ethical integrity, confidentiality, and a calm demeanor in sensitive situations are essential.

Nice To Haves

Learns, adapts and can communicate highly sensitive/confidential information in a dynamic environment.
Has worked in, or is familiar with lab/clinical settings; knowledge of and proven compliance with applicable safety regulations
Has experience working with decedents, forensic investigations, ensuring confidentiality dignity of each case
Possesses a strong work ethic, professionalism and ability to work in a high demand position within a diverse team
Experience in handling evidence and highly confidential information.
Experience working in the death industry.

Responsibilities

Ability to maintain and preserve chain of custody
Strong work ethic and is task oriented
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Ability to work with complex procedures and circumstances
Moves decedents through appropriate use of equipment, safely
Establishes, updates and maintains unit files and records.
Implements and maintains data management systems.
Works in an environment with varying extreme temperatures, with distressing and/or unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, blood-borne pathogens and toxic chemicals
High attention to detail; ability to organize information quickly and succinctly
Offers exceptional customer service; has high professional standards