Morgue/Mortuary Assistant, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

Morgue/Mortuary Assistant, Per Diem, Varied shift, 8hours

Oakland, CA

Highland General Hospital

HGH Nursing Administration

Services As Needed / Per Diem – Varies

Req #:40371-29775

FTE:0.01

Posted:Today

Summary

SUMMARY : Undergeneralsupervision,keepshospitalmorgueandautopsyroomequipmentina cleanandorderlycondition.Bringstheremainsofdeceasedpatientstothemorgue.Releasesbodies toauthorizedpersons, andperformsrelateddutiesasrequired.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in this classification.

1. Willingness to handle remains of deceased patients.

2. Answers departmental telephone calls.

3. Keeps linen room stocked and order janitorial supplies, cleans specified rooms, and empties trash cans.

4. Keeps records of bodies brought to morgue.

5. Maintains morgue and autopsy room in a clean and orderly condition.

6. May present body to family for viewing in a dignified manner.

7. May transport patients on hospital grounds and render general assistance in patients activity program.

8. May transport patients to and from homes, clinics or hospitals via ambulance.

9. Releases body to authorized person.

10. Replaces body in refrigerator and cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments.

11. Transports bodies of deceased patients from ward to morgue.

12. Performs all duties as described in AHS Postmortem Care and Procedures policy.

13. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum Experience: Six months of recent experience in a morgue or mortuary, assisting in the preparation of bodies for burial desired.Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California State Drivers License.

Additional Information

Note: Must have Morgue experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum Experience: Six months of recent experience in a morgue or mortuary, assisting in the preparation of bodies for burial desired.Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California State Drivers License.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.