Torrance, CA, 90509, USA
12 days ago
Autopsy Attendant
$20-22/hr Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a M ortuary Attendant responsible for the care of deceased persons from transportation at time of death, to the preparation and burial, or cremation of the deceased, depending on state laws. + Weekly pay + Monday - Friday (rotating weekends and holidays) + Day shift + MUST have autopsy experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Cares for deceased persons + Stores and retrieves bodies from storage + Properly admits the body to the hospital + Picks up bodies of deceased persons from hospital wards, medical facilities, private homes, etc. + Drives mortuary vehicle to pick up deceased persons + Identifies deceased persons with correct identification + Prepares inventories of personal effects accompanying bodies of deceased + Prepares and maintains mortuary records + Makes body of deceased presentable for viewing by relatives and friends + Releases remains to mortuaries and to Chief Medical Examiner Coroner’s Department + Releases body for autopsies and embalming, organ or tissue donation, + Sanitizes and cleans mortuary vehicle and equipment + Assists in enforcing rulers pertaining to privacy, decorum, and cleanliness in the mortuary + Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: + High school diploma or GED preferred + Valid driver’s license in the state of assignment + Knowledge of procedure for properly admitting the body to the hospital + Prior experience working in a morgue or coroner's office preferred + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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