Morgue Attendant & Autopsy Support Technician

musc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Employee (PRN) for the Histopathology & Special Stains unit to assist with body handling and post-mortem procedures. Responsibilities include receiving bodies, placing them in trays, confirming identities, and releasing them as appropriate.

The role supports the pathologist and staff, requiring a High School degree or equivalent, with position-dependent licensure or certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Work Experience: 0–6 months depending on position.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent 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

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Employee (PRN) for the Histopathology & Special Stains unit to assist with body handling and post-mortem procedures. Responsibilities include receiving bodies, placing them in trays, confirming identities, and releasing them as appropriate.

The role supports the pathologist and staff, requiring a High School degree or equivalent, with position-dependent licensure or certification.