- Location
- SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 Associate's Degree or equivalent
- Preferred Science courses particularly in anatomy and/or physiology
- Prior morgue experience assisting with autopsies Preferred
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- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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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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