Decedent Care Team Member - Embalmer

Archdiocese Of Denver•Wheat Ridge, CO

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About The Position

The Decedent Care Team Member is a trained professional with a specialized skill-set for preforming a variety of tasks including embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, hairstyling, casketing and preforming cremations using appropriate safeguards and following safe practices during the preparation and cremation process. The Decedent Care Team Member is expected to interact with other Decedent Care Team Members, Supervisors, Funeral Directors, Funeral Director Associates and other internal/external personnel and departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent,
Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited school or university preferred,
Current license and/or the ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice,
Take ownership and responsibility for professional development through learning, via classroom, online training or self-directed learning as required to maintain certification status,
1-3 years of relevant work experience.
Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings and her work,
Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals and traditions,
Working knowledge of funeral services, ceremonies and case management,
Knowledge of embalming/cremation process, equipment and procedures,
Knowledge of mortuary laws and legal requirements and compliance for federal and in state of practice,
Ability to perform one’s duties without direct supervision,
Proficient in the use of computers, software and technology,
Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with the Catholic doctrine or morals,
Must hold current valid Colorado driver’s license to perform duties,
Must have excellent communication skills,
Possess a high level of compassion and integrity,
Possess problem solving skills,
Must be detail oriented and preform duties in a timely and accurate manner,
Possess a professional attitude and ability to be a team player.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited school or university preferred

Responsibilities

Serve with care when receiving and preparing the decedent for final disposition by performing a variety of tasks for the preparation, inspection, embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, hairstyling, casketing, preforming cremations of the decedent and release of cremated remains,
Share the journey and serve families with care as guided by the Catholic faith,
Verify the decedent’s identity, identify, and document receipt of the decedent’s personal property received when taken into our care,
Properly handle caskets, alternative containers and urns as directed,
Preform case analysis and document using and Embalming Report per procedure,
Perform duties using appropriate safeguards and according to safe practices,
Perform emergency restorative procedures when applicable,
Handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and spills in accordance with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS),
Perform administrative and day to day operation duties as required including, but not limited to, authorization of services, verifying information, completing forms, data entry and maintaining logs,
Maintain Case Management board for scheduled embalming / cremation / preparation work,
Maintain a regular schedule of Prep Room/Crematory inventory, cleaning, and maintenance, including equipment repair, instruments and certification logs,
Monitor exhaust stack emissions to ensure compliance with regulatory emission standards,
Communicate via telephone/email with internal/external personnel and departments,
Inspect all products for any manufacturing or delivery defects,
Comply with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to human and cremated remains,
Any other duties as directed by management.