What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autopsy Technician position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
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What Awaits You?
- Career growth and development
- Tuition Assistance
- Diverse and collaborative working environment
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Shift:
Full Time (40 hours)
Day Shift: 8:30am-5pm
Position Summary:
- Under the general supervision of the Director of the Autopsy Service, the Pathologist's Assistant Supervisor or assigned PAII- Autopsy, performs technical procedures involving post mortem examinations, including evisceration, brain removal, and any special studies such as photography, radiography, angiography, collection of cultures, blood and other fluids; and fixation and distention of organs.
- Properly stores gross specimens and tissues.
- Performs proper disposal of hazardous waste. Responsible for filing, locating, and retrieving archived autopsy materials.
- Ensures adequate level of supplies, maintenance of equipment and overall cleanliness and order of the autopsy area.
- May be required to take DOT training for specimen shipping.
- May also provide cross- coverage (with appropriate training) in other Anatomic Pathology laboratories as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Requires a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, medical terminology or related experience as acquired through at least one year of additional training or related courses/experience in laboratory, autopsy, mortuary or related.
Work Experience
- Requires a minimum of 2 years in autopsy, mortuary science, funeral service or related laboratory experience.
***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Salary Range: Minimum 21.56/hour - Maximum 35.60/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
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