Autopsy Technician - FT/Days

The Autopsy Technician assists pathologists/residents/pathologists assistants in performing autopsy procedures. Responsibilities include processing and preparing bodies for autopsy procedures appropriately, including the proper receipt, transport (when applicable) and release of bodies as indicated; and supporting other Anatomic Pathology lab functions by performing uncomplicated laboratory procedures that involve single-step processes. Other duties include accurately processing, organizing, labeling and transporting specimens for laboratory testing; and inputting and extracting data from the laboratory computer system for autopsy and surgical purposes. The Autopsy Technician follows established procedures as set forth by Medicare and other regulatory agencies.

PEOPLE - 20%

1. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. (EF)

SERVICE - 30%

1. Prepares the bodies received in the morgue for the autopsy procedure. (EF)
2. Hand delivers specimens that cannot be sent through the pneumatic tube system. Communicates with other laboratory personnel when specimens need to be transported to other areas. (EF)
3. Follows up with physician offices when outpatient laboratory testing has been requested without a narrative diagnosis or ICD-10 code. Prints reports and mails to appropriate person once the "Authorization of Release of Information" form has been complete by the Outpatient Laboratory staff or Medical Records. (EF)
4. Performs various Laboratory Information System functions. Scans requisitions as appropriate and accesses and utilizes the imaging system for requisition verification and laboratory results. Files requisitions, reports and other pathology materials appropriately. Answers the telephone and refers requests for the delivery of results to physician offices appropriately. (EF)
5. Organizes workload and sets priorities. Keeps work area neat, clean and well stocked. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%

1. Processes specimens, aliquots, and/or slides/blocks according to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples forwarded to referral laboratories. Handles STAT samples expeditiously. Labels all aliquots and/or slides/blocks carefully and stores processed specimens at proper temperature. (EF)
2. Accurately processes and completes all necessary paperwork (consent forms, medical records chart, etc.) and computer work that is associated with each autopsy. (EF)
3. Ensures data is thorough and accurately entered to include appropriate footnotes, comments, order priorities, physician names, patient location, collection information, etc. Distinguishes institutional accounts from regular patient accounts. Footnotes all calls made and faxes sent in the Laboratory Information System using the appropriate template. Maintains daily log of work performed. (EF)
4. Recognizes problem occurrences, identifies causes, and takes corrective action to solve basic problems. Consults coordinator or manager if no present criteria are available. (EF)
5. Performs limited testing, equipment maintenance, and/or quality control under supervision.
6. Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

1. Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system. (EF)
2. Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%

1. Participates in departmental projects activities, and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. (EF)

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Degree in Forensic or Mortuary Science preferred

• Basic anatomy training and one year of experience in working as an autopsy tech/diener
• Previous data entry experience preferred