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Job Description
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
Responsible for the maintenance of a Decedent Care Program that meets the needs of patients, families, caregivers, and staff in accordance with ECU Health Medical Center standards of care.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required- or higher.
Two years of healthcare related experience or post-mortem related experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff
Commitment to a high standard of customer service
Knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer skills and communication tools are required.
Intermediate MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, EPIC skills required.
Ability to problem solve, make decisions, set priorities and keep accurate, timely and orderly records.
Attention to Detail is critical.
Act as team player exhibiting flexibility, self-motivation, dependability, and the ability to work well with others.
Other Information
Full time with benefits - 36 hours per week
Rotating shift : must be flexible and available to work days, nights and weekends
Rotating weekends / holidays
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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 applicant's 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.
