Forensic X-Ray Technician I

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.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

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:

• Prepares and positions decedent to take forensic x-ray pictures according to standard procedures or as prescribed by the Pathologist in-charge.
• Adjusts x-ray equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure
• Ensures that cases are properly identified and maintains required records.
• Operates, maintains and adjusts equipment.
• Cleaning apparatus as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

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

• 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.

• 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.