What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autopsy Technician position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Overview
Under the direct supervision of anatomic pathology management, performs duties of receiving and releasing deceased patients in the morgue and assists pathologists in the performance of autopsies.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures that all state and regulatory requirements are met related to the handling and disposition of the deceased.
Verifies correctness of the death certificate and autopsy consent.
Releases bodies to the appropriate facility and maintains daily records.
Assists pathologists in the performance of post-mortem examinations, to include evisceration and restoration of the body.
Maintains the autopsy suite and morgue area in compliance with safety and regulatory agency requirements.
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
Experience: Six months of morgue assistant experience is preferred. Knowledge of basic autopsy procedures, basic dissection and human anatomy is preferred; ability to learn advanced autopsy procedures, dissection and human anatomy is required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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