Morgue Assistant Part time

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

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On-demand pay

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Retirement plan with company match

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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Preferred Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of Forensic Pathologists, eviscerates bodies, collects and secures personal belongings, evidence and specimens.
• Working conditions are in a morgue with exposure to temperature variations, damp-wet surfaces, decomposing bodies, infectious diseases and unfavorable odors.
• Scope of Work Frequent exposure to contagious tissues, fluids and hazardous chemicals.
• Work environment can be very unpleasant due to odors and conditions of corpses.
• Ability to maintain a professional temperament dealing with traumatic/emotional circumstances such as child abuse, dismemberment, fire and homicides.
• Reviews and arranges patient information from medical examiner or clinical chart and assures pertinent autopsy information is available for Pathologist.
• Prepare body for autopsy by ensuring proper identification, photographing body, removing/inventorying personal belonging, cleaning body and documenting injuries.
• Assists in the case dissection and the weighing of organs.
• Collect and properly label toxicology/laboratory specimens and evidence that is requested by Pathologist/Law enforcement.
• Prepares post-autopsy body for release to funeral home and cleans morgue after autopsy is complete.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Preferred Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology
• Preferred Prior morgue experience assisting with autopsies

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Benefits

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location and Work Hours

• Primary Location SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
• Department Name Anatomic Pathology CHW - Grand Rapids Hosp
• Employment Type Part time
• Shift Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 8 Hours of Work 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Days Worked Variable
• Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Workplace Requirements

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Culture and Inclusion

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.