Morgue Attendant & Autopsy Support (PRN)

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking staff to handle the intake and disposition of deceased patients in the Histopathology department. Responsibilities include placing bodies in trays, confirming identifications, and releasing bodies as appropriate, with potential assistance to the pathologist during autopsies.

The role is typically a PRN, hourly paid position in a hospital setting, with part-time weekly hours and licensure requirements varying by position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 0–6 months.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirements depend on position.

Responsibilities

• Receives bodies of deceased patients and helps place bodies in compartment trays.
• Confirms identification of bodies and releases bodies as appropriate.
• May assist pathologist in performing autopsies.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking staff to handle the intake and disposition of deceased patients in the Histopathology department. Responsibilities include placing bodies in trays, confirming identifications, and releasing bodies as appropriate, with potential assistance to the pathologist during autopsies.

The role is typically a PRN, hourly paid position in a hospital setting, with part-time weekly hours and licensure requirements varying by position.