Morgue Attendant, Pathology - After-Hours & On-Call

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Morgue Attendant to provide coverage during business hours, after hours, and holidays, handling decedent receipt and release, autopsy requests, and coroner referrals.

You will assist with transport, data entry in Excel/SharePoint, liaise with families and funeral homes, and ensure compliance with safety and documentation protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; certification may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.
• Ability to move 100 pounds and lift 50 pounds.
• Basic familiarity with medical terminology; computer skills including MS Office.
• Eligible for premium pay for certain shift hours; on-call rotation and some holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt and release of decedents during all shifts; coordinate with funeral homes and physicians.
• Assist with transfer, documentation, and case labeling; operate badge-only access and liaise with staff, families, and external entities.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste; deliver specimens to laboratories; barcode tracking of assets.
• Review autopsy documentation, obtain medical records, and prepare autopsy cases in LIS.
• Attend meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Professional phone etiquette

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Barcode scanning

Laboratory information systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Morgue Attendant to provide coverage during business hours, after hours, and holidays, handling decedent receipt and release, autopsy requests, and coroner referrals.

You will assist with transport, data entry in Excel/SharePoint, liaise with families and funeral homes, and ensure compliance with safety and documentation protocols.