Mass General Brigham
MorgueAttendant
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“Morgue Attendant at Mass General Brigham. Skills: Morgue reconciliation, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, decedent care and postmortem workflow, documentation management, Morgue maintenance. Performs Morgue reconciliation and general support tasks necessary for ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations.. Maintains Morgue equipment and facilities.”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations; Ensures proper identification and management of decedent remains, maintaining continuity of postmortem care and comprehensive tracking documentation.; Ensures the Morgue spaces and equipment are consistently maintained, cleaned, disinfected, organized, tidy, and properly stocked.
Industry & Context.
Sustaining a high level of awareness of numerous discrepancies related to the decedent care process and following up accordingly.
Must be comfortable working around deceased individuals in a respectful and compassionate manner., Ability to lift, pull, and push substantial weight in a temperature-controlled Morgue setting., Must be highly detail-oriented, with organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively., Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).
What You'll Do.
Performs Morgue reconciliation and general support tasks necessary for ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations.
Maintains Morgue equipment and facilities.
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders regarding decedent remains
and the Morgue process.
Under the direction of the supervisor
performs other support tasks as needed.
Functions as a resource and primary liaison on the decedent care and postmortem workflow.
Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
providing support and triaging as needed.
Responds to inquiries from family members.
Facilitates receipt and release of decedents and specimens in the Morgue
including hospital inpatients
private autopsy requests
New England Donor Services
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
and applicable surgical specimens.
Ensures proper identification and management of decedent remains
maintaining continuity of postmortem care and comprehensive tracking documentation.
Performs additional care tasks as needed
including inventorying belongings and facilitating the movement of remains within the Morgue and Autopsy spaces.
Demonstrates the ability to accurately review
and manage documentation related to deceased individuals.
Ensures all documentation is organized.
Ensures the Morgue spaces and equipment are consistently maintained
and properly stocked.
Complies with relevant state and federal laws and regulations
and established hospital and departmental policies
including the areas of quality assurance
environmental affairs
and infection control.
Sustaining a high level of awareness of numerous discrepancies related to the decedent care process and following up accordingly.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders regarding decedent remains, decedent affairs, and the Morgue process.; Functions as a resource and primary liaison on the decedent care and postmortem workflow.; Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and triaging as needed.; Must demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
Communication Scope
Demonstrates excellent communication skills and can communicate with a variety of people in a direct, personable, and articulate manner.; Must demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.; Must be comfortable and compassionate when communicating with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Full Job Description
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. _**Job Summary**_ Summary Performs Morgue reconciliation and general support tasks necessary for ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations. Maintains Morgue equipment and facilities. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders regarding decedent remains, decedent affairs, and the Morgue process. Under the direction of the supervisor, performs other support tasks as needed. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and can communicate with a variety of people in a direct, personable, and articulate manner. The hospital's Morgue has a capacity of 25 and receives approximately 1,450 adult and perinatal deaths annually. A degree in Funeral Directing is preferred. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Functions as a resource and primary liaison on the decedent care and postmortem workflow. Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and triaging as needed. Responds to inquiries from family members. -Facilitates receipt and release of decedents and specimens in the Morgue, including hospital inpatients, outpatients, private autopsy requests, contracted hospitals, funeral homes, New England Donor Services, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and applicable surgical specimens. -Ensures proper identification and management of decedent remains, maintaining continuity of postmortem care and comprehensive tracking documentation. Performs additional care tasks as needed, inclu
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