MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field of study.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Participates in daily operations of the Pathology morgue including, but not limited to, assisting with autopsies (body preparation, autopsy suite procedure preparation, evisceration assistance, perfusion of lungs, tissue acquisition for histology review, brain preservation for didactic purposes, accessioning and organizing subsequent specimen protocols as needed (e.g., heart valve dissolution for aortic evaluation preparation).
2. Handles all tissue/ autopsy materials/specimens appropriately with preservation as needed, chain of custody as needed, disposal of organs, tissues and fluids, disposition of bodies, etc., and all legalities with associated paperwork.
3. Interacts with Funeral Homes, County Medical Examiners, possibly State Medical Examiners, body transport services, CORE, Human Gift Registry in Anatomy Dept, etc., to properly direct activities surrounding movement and disposition of the deceased with accompanying correct disposition of personal belongings and legal needs. Acts as a source of information to hospital areas as to specific needs and required legal forms for decedents.
4. Assures all paperwork associated with body movement/disposition is properly completed, including death certificates, autopsy requests, personal belonging forms, etc. Provides follow up as needed by contacting hospital staff, radiology, law enforcement, medical examiners, physicians or others involved with case.
5. Oversees paperwork and assists with direction of finances involved with private autopsies and with autopsies from system hospitals. Interacts with families requesting private autopsies to provide details/ information, and also other system hospitals to arrange for times, recommend transport, etc.
6. Assures morgue/autopsy supplies are always in stock and PPE is available at all times.
7. Operates morgue/autopsy equipment (bone saws, perfusion equipment, radiology units), and performs appropriate QA and maintenance, documenting all. Reports anything unacceptable to the Supervisor or Manager and documents all resolutions.
8. Also preserves specimens for teaching and research (i.e., organs, sections of organs), according to SOP.
9. Maintains accurate and legible morgue documentation and communication logs and QA and QC requirements.
10. Participates in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs in support of the department's, hospital's and the university's goals and mission of teaching and research. Participates as required, in the education of medical students, residents and Pathology Assistant students, as established by SOP.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Capable of moving as required, equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
2. Capable of moving as required deceased patients utilizing standard mortuary equipment and/or other employees that assist in lift process. Maximum expected lifting responsibilities would be at approximately 50 pounds. Heavier weight movement would require mechanical assistance or help from other employees.
3. Capable of rapid movement and standing for long periods of time.
4. Capable of engaging in continuous active work requiring moderate physical exertion and manual dexterity.
5. Capable of constantly holding, reaching, grasping, writing, and performing repetitive motion. Capable of discerning small script in order to properly determine identifiers on all patients and specimens 100% of the time.
6. Capable of using an air-purifying respirator required by OSHA.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, noise, blood/bodily fluids and infectious disease.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must be able to problem solve.
2. Must have basic computer skills
3. Must pay strict attention to detail while multitasking.
Additional Job Description:
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; no weekends or holidays required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Day (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic PathologyAddress:
3040 University AveMorgantownWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer
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