Morgue Care & Decedent Liaison Specialist

Mass General Brigham Incorporated.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Morgue Attendant at 75 Francis Street, Boston to support the Morgue operations and decedent care. You will handle receipt and release of decedents, maintain documentation, and coordinate with families and partner agencies.

The role demands sensitivity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a controlled, respectful environment. You will work onsite in a high-volume morgue, interacting with diverse stakeholders while ensuring safety, proper

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working around deceased individuals in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push substantial weight in a temperature-controlled Morgue setting.
• Must be comfortable and compassionate when communicating with individuals who are grieving.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with stakeholders.
• Must consistently maintain a professional demeanor and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a resource and primary liaison on the decedent care and postmortem workflow. Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and triaging as needed.
• Facilitates receipt and release of decedents and specimens in the Morgue, including hospital inpatients, outpatients, autopsy requests, contracted hospitals, funeral homes, and related agencies.
• Ensures proper identification and management of decedent remains, maintaining continuity of postmortem care and tracking documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately review, interpret, and manage documentation related to deceased individuals; ensures documentation is organized.
• Maintains Morgue spaces and equipment, ensuring they are cleaned, disinfected, organized, and properly stocked.

Skills

Mortuary or Decedent Affairs

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Biology

Associate's Degree Health Sciences

Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Morgue Attendant at 75 Francis Street, Boston to support the Morgue operations and decedent care. You will handle receipt and release of decedents, maintain documentation, and coordinate with families and partner agencies.

The role demands sensitivity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a controlled, respectful environment. You will work onsite in a high-volume morgue, interacting with diverse stakeholders while ensuring safety, proper