Morgue Attendant - The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Brooklyn, NY

1) Prepares bodies, specimens of human organs, and morgue room to assist PATHOLOGIST in postmortem examinations: Places body in compartment tray of refrigerator or on autopsy table, using portable hoist and stretcher.

2) Lays out surgical instruments and laboratory supplies for postmortem examinations.

3) Washes table, storage trays, and instruments, sharpens knives, and replaces soiled linens.

4) Records identifying information for morgue file.

5) Releases body to authorized person.

6) Prepare preserving solutions according to formulas.

7) Preserve specimens.

8) Discard specimens.

9) Monitor and record temperature from refrigeration unit.

10) Accession specimen in CoPath and assist in clerical duties in the AP section.

Requirements:
.minimum high school diploma or GED
.Ability and physical strength to lift and move heavy bodies under difficult circumstances.
.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
.Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
.know basic medical and forensic terms, as well as hospital methods and procedures.
.follow and adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures


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