Morgue Attendant

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

12d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Rotating weekends, 2-week rotation, varying start-times mostly day. Job Summary Summary Performs Morgue reconciliation and general support tasks necessary for ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations. Maintains Morgue equipment and facilities. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders regarding decedent remains, decedent affairs, and the Morgue process. Under the direction of the supervisor, performs other support tasks as needed. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and can communicate with a variety of people in a direct, personable, and articulate manner. The hospital's Morgue has a capacity of 25 and receives approximately 1,450 adult and perinatal deaths annually. A degree in Funeral Directing is preferred. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Biology preferred or Associate's Degree Health Sciences preferred or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred or Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences preferred or Bachelor's Degree Biology preferred or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
• Mortuary or Decedent Affairs experience 1-2 years preferred
• Must be comfortable working around deceased individuals in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push substantial weight in a temperature-controlled Morgue setting.
• Must be comfortable and compassionate when communicating with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor and conduct.
• Must be highly detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Funeral Directing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource and primary liaison on the decedent care and postmortem workflow. Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and triaging as needed. Responds to inquiries from family members.
• Facilitates receipt and release of decedents and specimens in the Morgue, including hospital inpatients, outpatients, private autopsy requests, contracted hospitals, funeral homes, New England Donor Services, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and applicable surgical specimens.
• Ensures proper identification and management of decedent remains, maintaining continuity of postmortem care and comprehensive tracking documentation. Performs additional care tasks as needed, including inventorying belongings and facilitating the movement of remains within the Morgue and Autopsy spaces.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately review, interpret, and manage documentation related to deceased individuals. Ensures all documentation is organized.
• Ensures the Morgue spaces and equipment are consistently maintained, cleaned, disinfected, organized, tidy, and properly stocked.
• Complies with relevant state and federal laws and regulations, and established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental affairs, and infection control. Sustaining a high level of awareness of numerous discrepancies related to the decedent care process and following up accordingly.

What This Job Offers

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