Embalmer

Service Corporation International; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Oklahoma City seeks an embalmer who will perform embalming duties with care and respect for the deceased. Responsibilities include verification of identity and embalming authorization, restorations, removals and transfers, dressing and cosmetics, and other preparation.

Lamplighters: ensure compliance with licensing, assist with preparation room maintenance, and manage proper handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform embalming activities with care and respect for the deceased.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform restorations; removals and transfers; dress, style hair and apply cosmetics as needed.
• Adhere to licensing regulations; assist with room and facility maintenance; clean equipment and handle spills.
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled per MSDS; assist with chemical and supply inventory; receive caskets and funeral home supplies.
• Promote a safe work environment by following universal precautions and safe conduct.

Skills

Driving record

Lifting ability

MS Office

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college graduation or state-required degree

Job description

## EmbalmerApply: OK - Oklahoma City: Full time: Posted Yesterday: Req.166874Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains* Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations* Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility* Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills* Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets* Assists with chemical and supply inventory* Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies* Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****Education*** High school diploma or equivalent* Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law**Experience*** Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law* 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred**Licenses*** Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board* Current state/province issued driver’s license**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Acceptable driving record* Ability to lift over 75 pounds* Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required* High level of compassion and integrity* Good communication skills* Problem solving skillsPostal Code: 73141Category (Portal Searching): OperationsJob Location: US-OK - Oklahoma City