Morgue Attendant

Job Description

Under direction, receives bodies into, and releases bodies from morgue, assists pathologists by eviscerating cadavers, prepares reports, secures, and transfers valuables/evidence/specimen/histology samples, cleans work areas after use. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately. Performs other related duties as required.

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

• Completion of secondary education, supplemented by coursework in biology, anatomy, or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, government agencies, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Effective time management and attention to detail skills.
• Knowledge of evidence collection and transfer techniques.
• Knowledge of blood and body fluid precautions.
• Ability to operate personal computer, facsimile, copier, digital cameras.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from Ohio BCI.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Knowledge of human anatomy or completion of biology coursework.

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are in a morgue with exposure to temperature variations, damp-wet surfaces, decomposing decedents, infectious diseases, and unfavorable odors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements include frequent movement/manipulation of 100-250 pounds from surface to surface; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to smelling, handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting to perform essential functions.

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.

• Applicants for the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Morgue Attendant position should be strong, self-motivated persons who will assist with the management of transporting, accepting, and releasing decedents, regardless of the size, or degree of preservation of the decedent.
• A successful applicant will be expected to move decedents from surface to surface, will assist the doctors during their examinations by positioning bodies, removing organs and fluid samples, and preparing the bodies for release to the funeral home.
• Successful applicants will be working as a team member and individually. Additional duties include cleaning the work area and equipment, organizing and managing supplies, equipment, and samples, and preparing documents/labels. Caseloads are variable and unpredictable. Must be willing/able to work with a variety of co-workers and outside agencies in a consistently professional and respectful manner.

• May be asked to assist with educational activities.
• Assist with inventory of supplies, evidence, and tissue specimens.
• Equipment utilized includes oscillating saw, scalpel, scissors, forceps, syringes

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Schedule may change after training is completed. Some overtime will be required.

Work Location:

Summit County Medical Examiner's Office
85 North Street
Akron, OH 44308

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements:
Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing, Driving Record Check, and Criminal Background Check