Embalmer

Service Corporation International • Baton Rouge, LA

110d

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! This position performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully. The role involves caring for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; and any other preparation required for human remains. The position adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial, and federal licensing authority regulations. Additionally, the role assists with the maintenance of the preparation room and the facility, cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills, ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets, assists with chemical and supply inventory, and receives caskets and other funeral home supplies. The position promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law.
• 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred.
• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board.
• Current state/province issued driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift over 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.
• Care for deceased in a respectful manner while performing various tasks.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization.
• Perform restorations and complete removals and transfers.
• Dress, style hair, and/or apply cosmetics to the deceased.
• Assist with maintenance of preparation room and facility.
• Clean soiled equipment and hazardous material spills.
• Ensure hazardous materials and spills are handled according to Material Data Safety Sheets.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory.
• Receive caskets and other funeral home supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees