Morgue Assistant

Suffolk County Government • Hauppauge, NY

3d

About The Position

An employee in this class assists at autopsies in the evisceration of bodies and the removal of organs for examination and analysis by a Pathologist. Assignments are received from the Senior Morgue Assistant and work is performed under the general supervision of a Pathologist, who directs the incumbent during autopsies. Does related work as required. Note: Morgue operations are open 7 days a week. This role will require the flexibility to work weekends and holidays, "as needed". KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE: Prepares body for autopsy, selects instruments, sets up scale and sets up specimen containers; Eviscerates bodies, removes organs and gives them to the Pathologist for examination and analysis; Incises skull, removes brain, and places it in formaldehyde for study by Neuropathologist; Cleans and restores organs to body, sutures and cleans body for release; Incinerates brain, liver, and other organs after they have been analyzed; cleans incinerator periodically; Cleans, washes, and maintains morgue area and all instruments and containers used; Releases bodies to mortician. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role Salary: $43,430 Note: Morgue operations are open 7 days a week. This role will require the flexibility to work weekends and holidays, "as needed". Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: Some knowledge of anatomy Ability and willingness to work on cadavers in varying degrees of decay and mutilation Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions Ability to keep simple records and maintain order. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• Some knowledge of anatomy
• Ability and willingness to work on cadavers in varying degrees of decay and mutilation
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to keep simple records and maintain order

Responsibilities

• Prepares body for autopsy, selects instruments, sets up scale and sets up specimen containers
• Eviscerates bodies, removes organs and gives them to the Pathologist for examination and analysis
• Incises skull, removes brain, and places it in formaldehyde for study by Neuropathologist
• Cleans and restores organs to body, sutures and cleans body for release
• Incinerates brain, liver, and other organs after they have been analyzed; cleans incinerator periodically
• Cleans, washes, and maintains morgue area and all instruments and containers used
• Releases bodies to mortician

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED