Morgue Attendant
Req #: 0000248326Category: Laboratory
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab NBI
Pay Range: $23.37 - $30.42 per hour
Job Title: Morgue Attendant
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Lab NBI
Req #: 0000248326
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $23.37 - $30.42 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
The Morgue Attendant/Grossing Room Lab Assistant supports the daily operations of the Anatomic Pathology department by performing duties to decedent care, specimen accessioning, gross room support, and maintenance of a safe, organized, and compliant work environment,
Receive and properly identify decedents in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and safety standards,
Maintain morgue census, documentation, and decedent tracking records,
Assist with release of decedents to funeral homes, medical examiner, and authorized personnel,
Ensure proper storage, handling, and respectful care of decedents,
Monitor morgue equipment and report malfunctions,
Receive, verify, accession, label, and process surgical pathology specimens accurately in the laboratory information system,
Ensure specimens are properly identified, documented, and prepared for gross examination,
Perform specimen triage and routing according to establish protocols,
Education High school diploma or equivalent required,
Associate degree in science or healthcare related field preferred,
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer