Forensic Technician 1 (Part-Time 28 Hrs.)

State of Connecticut•Farmington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a modern facility located on the UCONN Health Center Campus in Farmington, CT. The office is a state-wide medical examiner system charged with the investigation of sudden and unexpected deaths that, by statute, fall under our jurisdiction. We are recruiting for two (2) part-time, Forensic Technician 1 positions, to work 28 hours per week. In this role, you will work a rotating schedule. Work performed on Monday - Friday will be during the hours of 9:00am - 4:30pm; Work performed on Saturday and Sunday will be during the hours of 8:00am - 3:30pm. Alternate schedules may also be available. Week One Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Week Two Schedule: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. On-call and Holiday coverage is also required. In this role, Forensic Technicians work under supervision and are required to lift bodies, are exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions, prepare bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors, assist in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information, assist in removal of organs, collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies, prepare fixative solutions, maintain cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment, assist in maintenance of appropriate records, may take fingerprints and photographs, pick up decomposed and traumatized bodies, take inventory of and make receipt for clothing and valuables, maintain chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes, handle the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas, may take and develop X-rays, and perform related duties as required. A thorough background investigation will be completed before the candidate is certified for appointment.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.
Possession and retention of a Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Availability for calls on an emergency basis.
Experience physically performing the lifting of bodies of various weights and sizes (must be able to lift at least 200 lbs.).
Willingness to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases, as necessary.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.
Incumbents in this class will be required to lift bodies
Incumbents in this class will be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience of related work in a morgue, laboratory, hospital or funeral home.

Responsibilities

Prepares bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors
Assists in performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information
Assists in removal and dissection of organs, collection of body fluids and retention of specimens for special studies
Prepares fixative solutions
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of autopsy facilities and equipment
Assists in maintenance of appropriate records
Picks up decomposed and traumatized bodies
Takes inventory of and makes receipt for clothing and valuables
Maintains chain of custody of body and evidence from crime scenes
May take fingerprints and photographs
May assist in removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas
May take and develop X-rays
Performs related duties as required