Autopsy Technician, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

7d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

PRN - Saturday and Sunday, 7am-11am Overview Under the direct supervision of anatomic pathology management, performs duties of receiving and releasing deceased patients in the morgue and assists pathologists in the performance of autopsies.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Experience: Six months of morgue assistant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic autopsy procedures, basic dissection and human anatomy is preferred; ability to learn advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of morgue assistant experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic autopsy procedures, basic dissection and human anatomy is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all state and regulatory requirements are met related to the handling and disposition of the deceased.
• Verifies correctness of the death certificate and autopsy consent.
• Releases bodies to the appropriate facility and maintains daily records.
• Assists pathologists in the performance of post-mortem examinations, to include evisceration and restoration of the body.
• Maintains the autopsy suite and morgue area in compliance with safety and regulatory agency requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED