Embalmer (part-time)

Sci Corp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Memphis, TN seeks a dedicated embalmer to perform embalming activities with respect and professionalism. Responsibilities include verification of identifications, restorations, removals, dressing, cosmetics, and preparing remains for viewing and services.

The role requires compliance with state licensing rules, ability to lift over 75 pounds, strong communication, compassion, and integrity. Prior embalming experience or apprenticeship is preferred, with a high school diploma and

Qualifications

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

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 licensing regulations
• Maintains preparation room and facility
• Cleans equipment and handles spills safely
• Handles hazardous materials per MSDS guidance
• Assists with inventory of chemicals and supplies
• Receives caskets and funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment with universal precautions and safe conduct

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Compassion & integrity

Lifting ability

MS Office knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary college degree or state-required equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our 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 skills

Postal Code: 38116

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TN - Memphis