Autopsy Technician - Casual On-Call, Pathology Lab

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking an Autopsy Technician to assist with post-mortem examinations and autopsy room functions, including eviscerations, tissue collection, and specimen handling. You will support pathologists, manage body receiving/releasing, and maintain a safe morgue workspace.

The role requires 18+ years with relevant education/experience; 0-2 years in anatomic procedures or 2-5 years in a large hospital pathology lab are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• 0 to 2 years experience in anatomic procedures or
• 2 to 5 years experience in a large hospital Pathology Lab

Responsibilities

• Assists pathologists in autopsy procedures.
• Assists with the performance of eviscerations and post-eviscerations procedures.
• Describes position and condition of internal organs, and condition of body fluids, and any other relevant observations to the pathologist.
• Coordinates the receiving and releasing of bodies.
• Labels and stores gross tissues collected during the performance of postmortem examinations.
• Weighs organs and records results.
• Aseptically collects specimens for cultures.
• Measures body fluids and records results.
• Transports organs and takes photographs as directed.
• Identifies and prepares body prior to beginning autopsy.
• Prepares instruments and supplies according to autopsy type.
• Tracks instruments throughout procedure.
• Stocks all necessary supplies including personal protective equipment.
• Records and maintains all required preventative maintenance records.
• Cleans and disinfects autopsy area and items used according to current infection control policy.
• Keeps knives sharp and bone saw clean.
• Performs and documents QC; takes appropriate remedial action following established guidelines.
• Submits QC data for analysis at appropriate times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Job description

Allina Health is seeking an Autopsy Technician to assist with post-mortem examinations and autopsy room functions, including eviscerations, tissue collection, and specimen handling. You will support pathologists, manage body receiving/releasing, and maintain a safe morgue workspace.

The role requires 18+ years with relevant education/experience; 0-2 years in anatomic procedures or 2-5 years in a large hospital pathology lab are preferred.