Morgue Attendant jobs in the United States

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Summary

Position Highlights:

This position is primarily responsible for monitoring the traffic of deceased patients to and from the morgue cooler, coordination between transport, security, and nursing staff for proper release of bodies, and maintenance and cleanliness of morgue.  This position will also assist with coverage in all areas of anatomic pathology, and be required to perform all the duties of a laboratory assistant and office assistant.  These duties will require strong communication skills, clerical and computer skills, multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and a strong constitution since he or she will be dealing with deceased individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for monitoring traffic of deceased patients into and out of the morgue cooler.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of morgue and morgue cooler.
• Assist with laboratory assistant coverage as needed in all Anatomic Pathology areas; including the gross room, and histology.
• Assist with scanning of slides and maintenance of the Digital Pathology system.
• Assist with clerical duties and coverage of Inventory Management department.

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years Customer Service.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience.
• Experience within histology/gross room/or morgue.