Autopsy Assistant - ECU Forensic Pathology

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Childrens Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, the Autopsy Assistant will assist with autopsy cases and provides general support to Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Pathologist Assistants, and other staff.

As a Autopsy Assistant, you will:

• Assist with the collection, inventory and preservation of valuables, personal belongings, and other materials for case documentation and for legal chain of custody and preservation of evidence.
   
• Assist with preparing spaces for autopsies by laying out supplies and instruments and documenting and handling materials during and after the autopsy process.
   
• Assist or perform aspects of dissection during the autopsy procedure.
   
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, facilities, and related materials; maintains and stocks inventory and supplies; prepares autopsy chemicals.
   
• Perform information system data entry as appropriate; prepares applicable reports.
   
• May receive and/or release bodies of deceased persons, ensuring appropriate confidentiality and confirmation of identity.
   
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
   
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent or higher is required 
   
• No experience required.
   
• Laboratory, biological sciences, or funeral industry experience is preferred
  
  
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
   
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
   
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
   
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
   
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
   
• Ability to work with distressing and/or unpleasant odors, procedures and circumstances.

Other Information

• 40 hours a week
• Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
• Great Benefits

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General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]