What are the responsibilities and job description for the Removal Technician position at Legacy Funeral Group?
The Removal technician is responsible for the care, removal, and transport of human remains in accordance with all state, local, and company policies and procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 350 pounds or more with a partner.
- Performs removals of deceased from hospital, nursing home, or residence to transport to, mortuary or funeral home. May perform removals from prep rooms or embalming facilities as well.
- Care for the deceased in a respectful manner.
- Adhere to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing, and/or authority regulations.
- Keep and maintain a log of all deceased in their care as well as those transferred from our care.
- Promote a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
- Maintains and ensures removal vehicle is clean inside and out and is properly maintained.
- Maintains adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment in removal vehicles.
- This job is Non-exempt.
Experience and Educational Requirements
- High School or GED equivalent Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months’ work experience in funeral care
- Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record
- Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset, or willingness to learn
- Above average communication skills
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Detail oriented
- Professional and team player
