AUTOPSY TECHNICIAN

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

This position is primarily responsible for preparing an autopsy station and maintaining cleanliness of the room as well as the tools needed for the procedure. As a technician, this position would assist a pathologist, resident and/or PA in preparing the body, moving the body during autopsy and handing out tools. Other duties include opening the body, taking x-rays utilizing radiograph systems, and photos for documentation, collecting important biological samples and closing the body to prepare it for transport to a funeral home.

This position would also have additional laboratory duties and be responsible for ensuring proper handling of all specimens received in the anatomic pathology laboratories and preparation of these specimens for testing. Duties include computer data entry and accessioning, specimen processing, slide preparation, packaging of specimens appropriately, transport and delivery of specimens to the testing departments, and troubleshooting issues with samples and orders.

Responsibilities:

Attends Morgue

• Responsible for monitoring traffic of decedents into and out of the morgue cooler.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of morgue and morgue cooler.

Assists with autopsies

• Evisceration of decedents.
• Assists pathologist/resident/PA with documentation of the autopsy process and/or records.
• Photography of decedents.
• Collecting and preserving biological samples.
• Preparing decedents for release after the autopsy.

Assists the Anatomic Pathology Lab

• Assisting with laboratory assistant coverage as needed in all Anatomic Pathology areas including the Gross Room and Histology labs.
• Assisting with materials tracking such as scanning blocks/specimens during receipt.
• Accessioning pathology specimens.
• Performing daily lab QC logs.
• Assisting with maintaining the tissue processors in histology.

Manages Inventory

• Ordering supplies for both the morgue and the Gross Room laboratory.
• Ensuring reagents and supplies are up to date and not expired.

Credentials and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field required.
• 2 years of experience in performing or assisting with autopsies.

Preferred:

• Bacherlo’s Degree in Science-Related or Mortuary-Related field.
• 3 years of customer service and/or direct laboratory experience in addition to the minimum required above.
• Experience with photography and documentation of decedents.
• Experience using Kubtec and/or Faxitron radiograph systems.
• Experience with collecting and preserving biological samples (i.e. research).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to document.