Autopsy Technician

Autopsy technologists are trained professionals who work alongside Pathologists and Pathologists’ Assistants in the performance of autopsies. Autopsy technologists perform all aspects of autopsy including transport and preparation of bodies for autopsy, diagnostic imaging, external examination, independent evisceration, sample collection for ancillary testing, laboratory and equipment maintenance, and training of Pathologists’ Assistant graduate students and Pathology residents.

Responsibilities:
· Preparation of autopsy suite for autopsy procedures

· Dissection of bodies, to include evisceration and removal of brain, separation of organ blocks, removal of spinal cord and eyes, and special dissection techniques such as inner ear removal ; sterilize instruments, set up equipment and supplies, and prepare specimens as directed.

· Maintain a variety of records, databases and log books pertaining to autopsy records such as deaths, disposal permits, autopsy quality assurance data and storage of organs.

· Generate data and reports as requested for departmental purposes.

· Perform a variety of duties in support of cardiovascular pathology laboratory to include receiving hearts, acquiring postoperative reports, preparing catheters and instruments for injection, assisting in heart cutting and drawing heart diagrams for sectioning of hearts.

· Wash, prepare and vacuum pack organs for storage, classes and conferences; assist in storage and retrieval of specimens used for teaching.

· Mix and prepare preservative solutions as required.

· Ensure proper care, release and disposal of materials from the morgues; receive anatomical gifts; log bodies in and out of morgue.

· Maintain safety and cleanliness of work area; clean, disinfect and dispose of all infectious materials; sterilize body trays. Inventory, order and stock autopsy suite materials and supplies; maintain standard laboratory equipment.

· Assist in training of Pathologists’ Assistant Graduate students, Pathology Residents and others as required in autopsy techniques including external examination, documentation, evisceration, and dissection.

Cross Training in histology methods including embedding and microtomy.

· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC 27705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person