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Diener
| Company | Monument Health |
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| Location | Rapid City, SD, USA |
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| Salary | $23.48 – $29.35 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Responsibilities
- Checking ID and autopsy permit, and alerting Pathologist.
- Assists the pathologist with external exam. This includes photography, removal of lines, bandages, casts, clothing, etc.
- Opens body with or without pathologist. Removes organs by technique specified by the pathologist, (with or without assistance of the pathologist) and alerts pathologist to any obvious abnormalities.
- Has all autopsy instruments available and ready for use.
- Obtains blood, urine and vitreous samples at the discretion of the pathologist.
- In forensic autopsies; assists both pathologist and law enforcement with evidence collection.
- Returns organs to body cavity after examination by pathologist. Sews the body cavity and scalp closed and cleans the body.
- Alerts housekeeping as to routine and/or specialized cleaning requirements of morgue and cold room.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and departmental information with no infractions.
- Maintains cooperative relationships (inter- and intra-departmental) with others.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
- 1+ years of Laboratory Experience
- Some College (1-2 years) in Related Field
- Medical Lab Technician – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist OR Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)
