Morgue Technician Aide

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxCare Health System is seeking an autopsy assistant to support pathology procedures, prepare remains for autopsy, and manage specimen processing using the electronic Lab Information System. The role requires maintaining respectful interactions with patients and staff and contributing to quality improvement efforts within the department.

Responsibilities include assisting Pathologists with autopsies, preparing bodies for delivery, handling specimen accessioning, and ensuring proper storage

Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior experience assisting in autopsy procedures, preparation of remains and Pathology specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pathologists with all autopsies and prepare bodies for delivery to the undertaker.
• Receive selected specimens and store cadavers in mortuary refrigerators.
• Prepare body or body parts for autopsy and clean-up of completion of autopsy.
• Submit a daily inventory of bodies and specimens retained in the mortuary.
• Autoclaving of bio-hazardous waste.
• Assist in the accessioning & labeling of specimens and collect and distribute laboratory work to proper laboratory section.

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Overview

Assists the Pathologist in the autopsy process, and handles remains in their preparation and release tofuneral home. Responsible for specimen processing of Pathology samples utilizing the electronic labinformation computer system.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, andother employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, andappropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in amanner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive publicperception of BronxCare Health System and its employee.

Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvementactivities of the assigned department. Contribution and participationincludes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliancewith risk management and claims activities, support of and participationin Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherenceto the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a)Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident andOccurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Proceduresand (d) Patient and Customer Service.

Ensures that all patients, visitors, and guests, as well as co-workers,receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated withreceptiveness, dignity and respect, no matter how limited the contact.

Is effective in maintaining and assuring the quality and appropriatenessof services provided to all patients, visitors, guest and co-workers.

Attendance and punctuality (start of work and return to work frombreaks and lunch) is maintained at the average of the employees in thedepartment.

Assist Pathologists with all autopsies and prepare bodies for delivery tothe undertaker.

Receives selected specimens and stores cadavers in mortuaryrefrigerators.

Prepare body or body parts for autopsy and clean-up of completion ofautopsy.

Prepares and releases bodies/or body parts to the undertakers.

Assist in the accessioning & labeling of specimens and collect anddistribute laboratory work to proper laboratory section.

Maintains reports and specimens logs for easy access.

Filing of Surgical Pathology slides, specimens and records inappropriate storage areas.

Clean, wash and sterilize all autopsy equipment including dissectingtables.

Submit a daily inventory of bodies and specimens retained in themortuary.

Autoclaving of bio-hazardous waste.

Picks up the specimens from designated hospital area.

Maintain adequate supply of working garments.

Perform other duties as directed; i.e. Including messenger duties,telephone answering, delivery of supplies and/or mail distribution.

Qualifications

3-5 years prior experience assisting in autopsy procedures, preparation of remains and Pathologyspecimen processing.

High school or GED required.