Diener

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Job Title:
Diener

Department:
Medicine | Pathology

Job Description
The Diener provides services in the Autopsy Division of the Department of Pathology. The position duties include but are not limited to the following: assists residents and pathologists in technical aspects of performing an autopsy; works in conjunction with pathologists to train residents, medical students, and others in simple to advanced evisceration and dissection techniques; prepares the Autopsy Suite prior to autopsy performance and cleans the Autopsy Suite according to protocol after autopsy performance; processes specimens for ancillary testing including in-house deliveries; procures tissue for pre-approved research projects; operates pathology-specific information systems (e.g. IHIS-Beaker) to process Autopsy cases and specimens.

Performs morgue attendant responsibilities daily which include, but are not limited to, managing routine receipt and release of decedents, transferring specimens to/from the Surgical Pathology lab and to/from the Morgue, organizing and cataloging surgical specimens, and disposing of hazardous chemicals and biohazardous tissue according to protocol; may prepare specimens for conference and restore the specimens following presentation; assists with maintenance of equipment and instruments, inventory of supplies, transfer and storage of autopsy photos, and lab safety protocols; performs administrative tasks as needed.
Minimum Education Required
2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a major in medical technology or biological sciences; college coursework in Anatomy required.
Required Qualifications
An Associate degree in a laboratory science or biological sciences, obtained from an accredited institution, OR a Bachelor’s Degree to include 24 semester hrs of medical laboratory courses, OR 24 semester hrs of science courses that include 6 semester hrs of chemistry, 6 semester hrs of biology and 12 semester hrs of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination required; college coursework in Anatomy required; Ability to move minimum of 100 lbs and lift minimum of 50 lbs required; training or experience in autopsy techniques or advanced gross anatomy evisceration, dissection, & prosection techniques desired. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including drug screen.
 

Additional Information
This position will require working Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with occasional after-hours coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

Additional Information:

Location:
Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (0113)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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