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Forensic Technician 1 (Part-Time 28 Hrs.)
State of Connecticut - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner —Farmington, CT
- $26.38 - $35.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Free parking
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Forensic Technician 1 (Part-Time 28 Hrs.)

State of Connecticut - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner -
Farmington, CT

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Job Details

Part-time
$26.38 - $35.77 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Moving
Class D

Full Job Description

The State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) is a free-standing, 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 the following schedule:

28 hours per week
In this role, you will work a *rotating schedule (see below). 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

NOTE: On-call and Holiday coverage is also required.

What We Can Offer You:

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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Dedicated employee parking

Forensic Technicians work under supervision, and in this role:

Are required to lift bodies;
Are exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions;
Prepares bodies for autopsies and subsequent release to funeral directors;
Assists in the performance of autopsies and collection of relevant information;
Assists in removal 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;
May take fingerprints and photographs;
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;
Handles the removal of bodies from hospitals and/or secured crime scene areas;
May take and develop X-rays;
Performs related duties as required.

Note: In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation will be completed before the candidate is certified for appointment.

Selection Plan

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Diane Robitaille at [email protected].

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner this class is accountable for performing the basic technical duties related to autopsy and postmortem medicolegal death investigations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of human anatomy, laboratory/surgical equipment and terminology;
Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- carry out written and oral instructions;
- follow prescribed procedures;
- keep technical records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to individuals with the following experience/training:

One (1) year experience of 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Incumbents must be available for calls on an emergency basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunizations for communicable diseases as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class will be required to lift bodies; will be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

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