Morgue Assistant Resource
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
Under general supervision of Forensic Pathologists eviscerates bodies collects and secures personal belongings evidence and specimens. Working conditions are in a morgue with exposure to temperature variations damp-wet surfaces decomposing bodies infectious diseases and unfavorable odors.
- Frequent exposure to contagious tissues fluids and hazardous chemicals. Work environment can be very unpleasant due to odors and conditions of corpses.
- Ability to maintain a professional temperament dealing with traumatic/emotional circumstances such as child abuse dismemberment fire and homicides.
- Reviews and arranges patient information from medical examiner or clinical chart and assures pertinent autopsy information is available for Pathologist.
- Prepare body for autopsy by ensuring proper identification photographing body removing/inventorying personal belonging cleaning body and documenting injuries.
- Assists in the case dissection and the weighing of organs.
- Collect and properly label toxicology/laboratory specimens and evidence that is requested by Pathologist/Law enforcement.
- Prepares post-autopsy body for release to funeral home and cleans morgue after autopsy is complete.
Qualifications
- Required Associates Degree or equivalent
- Preferred Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology
- Prior morgue experience assisting with autopsies Preferred
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
- Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Anatomic Pathology CHW - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
4Hours of Work
7: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Days Worked
variableWeekend Frequency
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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