Morgue Assistant Resource
About The Position
Under general supervision of Forensic Pathologists, eviscerates bodies, collects and secures personal belongings, evidence and specimens. Working conditions are in a morgue with exposure to temperature variations, damp-wet surfaces, decomposing bodies, infectious diseases and unfavorable odors. Frequent exposure to contagious tissues, fluids and hazardous chemicals. Work environment can be very unpleasant due to odors and conditions of corpses. Ability to maintain a professional temperament dealing with traumatic/emotional circumstances such as child abuse, dismemberment, fire and homicides. Reviews and arranges patient information from medical examiner or clinical chart and assures pertinent autopsy information is available for Pathologist. Prepare body for autopsy by ensuring proper identification, photographing body, removing/inventorying personal belonging, cleaning body and documenting injuries. Assists in the case dissection and the weighing of organs. Collect and properly label toxicology/laboratory specimens and evidence that is requested by Pathologist/Law enforcement. Prepares post-autopsy body for release to funeral home and cleans morgue after autopsy is complete.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology
- Prior morgue experience assisting with autopsies
Responsibilities
- Eviscerates bodies
- Collects and secures personal belongings, evidence and specimens
- Reviews and arranges patient information from medical examiner or clinical chart and assures pertinent autopsy information is available for Pathologist
- Prepares body for autopsy by ensuring proper identification, photographing body, removing/inventorying personal belonging, cleaning body and documenting injuries
- Assists in the case dissection and the weighing of organs
- Collects and properly labels toxicology/laboratory specimens and evidence that is requested by Pathologist/Law enforcement
- Prepares post-autopsy body for release to funeral home
- Cleans morgue after autopsy is complete
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
