Morphology Tech - req# 14450

The positions listed under this posting are specific for the receiving and releasing of decedents. Autopsy dissection is not part of this requisition.

Main job duties will include:

• Receives bodies of deceased persons, ensuring appropriate confidentiality.
• Preserves valuables, personal belongings, and evidence materials for case documentation and for legal chain of evidence, as applicable.
• Takes photographs of deceased persons at receipt into facility.
• Disinfects bodies, facilities, and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, facilities, and related materials; maintains and stocks inventory and supplies; prepares autopsy chemicals.
• Performs data entry on computer as appropriate; prepares applicable reports.
• Releases bodies and valuables to authorized persons.
• Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties, as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the USUNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; no experience required.

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.

List the preferred qualifications within this text box.

• Prior working knowledge and experience related to documentation of evidence and inventory management.
• An understanding in chain of custody processes.
• An ability to make decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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