Autopsy Support Technician

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with company match

Benefits eligibility

Zusammenfassung

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking knowledgeable personnel for an Anatomic Pathology support role within an operating morgue environment. You will manage autopsy-related tasks, ensure proper specimen handling, and assist pathologists with dissections and documentation.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, with preferred science coursework in anatomy/physiology and morgue experience to support the autopsy workflow and safety standards in a demanding setting.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree or equivalent is required.
• Preferred science background with anatomy/physiology.
• Prior morgue experience assisting autopsies is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Eviscerates bodies and collects and secures belongings, evidence and specimens under supervision.
• Works in a morgue with exposure to temperature variations, damp surfaces, decomposing bodies, infectious diseases and odors.
• Maintains professional demeanor handling traumatic/emotional cases.
• Reviews patient information from medical examiner or chart to ensure autopsy information is available for Pathologist.
• Prepares body for autopsy: identification, photography, inventory of belongings, cleaning and documenting injuries.
• Assists in dissection and weighing of organs; collects and labels toxicology/lab specimens as requested.
• Prepares post-autopsy body for release to funeral home and cleans morgue after autopsy.

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Preferred Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology

Jobbeschreibung

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking knowledgeable personnel for an Anatomic Pathology support role within an operating morgue environment. You will manage autopsy-related tasks, ensure proper specimen handling, and assist pathologists with dissections and documentation.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, with preferred science coursework in anatomy/physiology and morgue experience to support the autopsy workflow and safety standards in a demanding setting.