Diener - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Diener to assist the Pathologist in autopsy preparation and ongoing duties in the Pathology Department. The role supports autopsy procedures, room setup, organ removal, and post-procedure tasks.

Requires high school diploma, two years autopsy dissection experience, and strong English language skills.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in autopsy dissection required.
• Must read, speak and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Positively identifies body, accessions autopsy case into laboratory information system and/or logs and prepares autopsy room. Adheres to ethical standards for treatment of the body. Ensures compliance with post-mortem dis-infection procedures.
• Assists the Pathologist, Pathologists’ Assistant and/or Resident in the autopsy. Provides traction during organ removal and, if required, removal of brain, complete evisceration, and/or other special techniques.
• Prepares body following the autopsy by cleaning, drying, suturing autopsy incision, identifying arteries for the funeral director and informing medical records of availability of body so that it may be released to the funeral director. Ensures that the medical record of the deceased is returned to Medical Records within 48 hours of the performance of the autopsy.
• Ensures that instruments and supplies are available for pathologist to conduct an autopsy. Orders supplies and stocks solutions and scrubs needed for anatomic pathology services. Maintains and monitor’s inventory. Adheres to federal mandate for the use of alcohol. Delivers alcohol and documents appropriately.

Skills

Word processing

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 25,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

The Diener assists the Pathologist in all duties related to, preparing for, conducting and following an autopsy. The Diener also assists in the Pathology Department with daily routine tasks as needed.

• Positively identifies body, accessions autopsy case into laboratory information system and/or logs and prepares autopsy room. Adheres to ethical standards for treatment of the body. Ensures compliance with post-mortem dis-infection procedures.
• Assists the Pathologist, Pathologists’ Assistant and/or Resident in the autopsy. Provides traction during organ removal and, if required, removal of brain, complete evisceration, and/or other special techniques.
• Prepares body following the autopsy by cleaning, drying, suturing autopsy incision, identifying arteries for the funeral director and informing medical records of availability of body so that it may be released to the funeral director. Ensures that the medical record of the deceased is returned to Medical Records within 48 hours of the performance of the autopsy.
• Ensures that instruments and supplies are available for pathologist to conduct an autopsy. Orders supplies and stocks solutions and scrubs needed for anatomic pathology services. Maintains and monitor’s inventory. Adheres to federal mandate for the use of alcohol. Delivers alcohol and documents appropriately.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience in autopsy dissection required
• Must have excellent word processing, medical terminology and be able to read, speak and write the English language.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.