Morgue Technician & Autopsy Support

LBJ Tropical Medical Center; Fagaʻalu, Tafuna (AS, AS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LBJ Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa is seeking a Morgue Attendant for the Laboratory department. The role involves preparing and cleaning remains for viewing and autopsy, maintaining a clean morgue, and handling routine administrative tasks.

The position requires irregular 24-hour rotating shifts, physical stamina, and emotional resilience to support families. You will identify bodies, manage specimens, and assist with autopsies under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Irregular hours with 24-hour rotating shifts.
• Exposure to biological hazards and distressing sights.
• Physical demands including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Emotional resilience to handle death and grieving families.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean the deceased's body for viewing and autopsy procedures.
• Ensure that the morgue is always clean and organized.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide assistance and support to grieving families and loved ones.
• Collect and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
• Transporting deceased bodies: Moving remains from hospital wards to the morgue and between locations, such as embalming room to the storage area.
• Preparing bodies: Cleaning, washing, and preparing the body for autopsy, embalming, or release to homes.
• Assisting with autopsies: Setting up instruments, handling specimens, recording findings, sewing up incisions, and assisting pathologists.
• Identifying and labeling: Ensuring correct identification and documentation of each body.
• Specimen management: Collecting, preparing, labeling, and transporting tissue samples.
• Sanitizing and cleaning: Sterilizing autopsy rooms, instruments, and equipment; managing waste and linen.
• Paperwork and record-keeping: Preparing paperwork for morticians or pathologists, maintaining logs.
• Interacting with kin: Meeting with families to confirm identification or provide information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LBJ Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa is seeking a Morgue Attendant for the Laboratory department. The role involves preparing and cleaning remains for viewing and autopsy, maintaining a clean morgue, and handling routine administrative tasks.

The position requires irregular 24-hour rotating shifts, physical stamina, and emotional resilience to support families. You will identify bodies, manage specimens, and assist with autopsies under supervision.