Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando is seeking a Casual/PRN Diener/Autopsy Assistant to assist pathologists with autopsy procedures. The role involves pre-autopsy setup, evisceration, post-autopsy activities, and various laboratory support procedures in the morgue. The position requires a high school diploma plus specialized training, minimum one year experience, and the ability to handle biological specimens and chemicals safely.
Nemours is seeking a Diener - Autopsy Assistant (CASUAL/PRN), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 130-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.
The Laboratory Diener/Autopsy Assistant performs various laboratory support procedures in the morgue and autopsy suite. Duties include assisting the Pathologist with autopsies including set-up, evisceration, clean-up and maintenance of morgue and autopsy materials. Work involves practical knowledge in autopsy procedures and support functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies must be adhered to.
- Performs assigned pre-autopsy “set up” which may include general equipment maintenance, inventory control and stocking of morgue supplies, maintenance of instruments and tools or other pre-analytical activities.
- Performs evisceration by methods approved by the pathologist and proper labeling of tissue and organ containers and cassettes as specified by pathologist.
- Performs post-autopsy activities including preparation of body for transport and disinfection of instruments and morgue.
- Performs various support activities to pathologist during autopsy including taking notes, weighing organs, label tissue samples.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma required. Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience required.
- Pathologist’s Assistant or Histotechnologist preferred.
- Technical skills and work experiences related to autopsy as described above.
- Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
- Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
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Location: Orlando, FL, United States
