Location:VAMC Health Care, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121.
Duties & responsibilities:
TheAutopsy Assistantshould weigh specimens according to standard protocol and/or as requested, record weights and place specimens in fixative in properly labeled containers for future use
The Autopsy Assistantshould transport tissues to the cutting area for blocking by residents
The Autopsy Assistantshould use aseptic techniques to obtain cultures from organs as needed and take them to the lab for analysis
TheAutopsy Assistantshould close and clean the body neatly and see that it is ready to be released in good condition and with no visible disfigurement that would prevent an open-casket funeral
The Autopsy Assistantshould prepare the body for pickup by a funeral home, orders special studies
The Autopsy Assistantshould lay out proper tools for prescribed autopsy procedure, prepare and position the body
The Autopsy Assistantshould clean and decontaminate the morgue and the laboratory area, sharpening and cleaning of instruments, and replenishment of supplies
The Autopsy Assistantshould discard/dispose all specimens, dispose of hazardous wastes in the prescribed manner, and pack specimens and other material for shipment to outside laboratories
The Autopsy Assistantshould receive human corpses for storage in the morgue, check identity and Assist the Decedent Affairs to release bodies to morticians and Appropriate
Qualifications & Education:
Shouldhave a bachelor’s degree in laboratory science technology, biology, or chemistry
All licenses held shall be full and unrestricted licenses
TheAutopsy Assistantshouldprovide documents upon request of the supervisor to verify current and ongoing competency, skills, certification, and/or licensure related to the provision of care, treatment, and/or services performed
Shouldprovide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history
Must have a thorough understanding of chemical safety and biosafety principles and procedures
The Autopsy Assistantshould provide proof of the following tests:
Tuberculosis testing
RUBELLA TESTING
Osha regulation concerning occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Hours of work: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Mid-Senior level
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