MORGUE TECHNICIAN 1

MS509 $33,405 - $60,112
Creation Date: 10/30/2023
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform routine morgue-related laboratory duties.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close supervision from Morgue Supervisor or higher-level agency staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Morgue Technician 2 by the absence of experienced responsibilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Assists in maintaining complete and accurate records of the body donations received, distributed, storage location, embalming dates, harvesting of research/teaching cadaveric specimens, utilization, cremation, and final disposition of all cadaveric specimens.

Assists in performing routine capillary, venipuncture, and/or catheterization for testing or embalming purposes.

Assists in performing routine blood sample collection and pathogen screening.

Assists in the preparation, embalming, and cremation of human cadavers and anatomical materials.

Assists in the transport of cadavers for use at higher education facilities and affiliated institutions.

Disposes and manages hazardous chemicals related to the processing and embalming of cadavers.

Ensures that the morgue, teaching laboratory spaces, and crematory are cleaned, sterilized, and stocked with adequate instruments and supplies.

Receives training from higher level morgue staff members in handling, processing, and cremation of donated bodies.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.