Removal Technician

Legacy Funeral Group • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Removal Technician is responsible for respectfully caring for, removing, and transporting human remains in accordance with applicable state, local, and company policies and procedures. The position requires adherence to professional and government regulations, maintaining records of deceased individuals in the technician’s care and those transferred from it, and promoting a safe work environment through universal precautions and safe conduct practices.

The technician performs removals from hospitals, nursing homes, residences, and, when needed, preparation rooms or embalming facilities, transporting remains to a mortuary or funeral home. The technician also keeps the removal vehicle clean and properly maintained and ensures it has an adequate supply of personal protective equipment. This is a non-exempt position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six months of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Above-average communication skills.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Professionalism and ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computers and some software, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased individuals respectfully.
• Follow applicable professional, municipal, state or provincial, and federal licensing and authority regulations.
• Maintain a log of deceased individuals in the technician’s care and those transferred from the technician’s care.
• Promote a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions and general principles of safe conduct.
• Remove deceased individuals from hospitals, nursing homes, residences, preparation rooms, or embalming facilities and transport them to a mortuary or funeral home.
• Keep the removal vehicle clean inside and out and properly maintained.
• Maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment in removal vehicles.

What This Job Offers

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