What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autopsy Assistant - ECU Forensic Pathology position at ECU Health?
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
The Autopsy Assistant will work under direct supervision and will assist with autopsy cases and provides general support to Forensic Pathologists, Forensic Pathologist Assistants, and other staff.
As a Autopsy Assistant, You Will
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.
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
The Autopsy Assistant will work under direct supervision and 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.
- High School Diploma, Equivalent or Higher
- No experience required
- Laboratory, biological sciences, or funeral industry experience
- 40 hours per week
- Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)
- Great Benefits
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.
