Job Description Summary

Perform advanced prosection procedures to remove all human internal organs from chest and abdominal cavities as well as brain to allow examination by pathologist.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001005 COM PATH Forensic Pathology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

General Nature of Work/Position Purpose:

• Perform advanced prosection procedures to remove all human internal organs from chest and abdominal cavities as well as brain to allow examination by pathologist.
• Provide rotating responsibility for autopsy and call coverage 7 days/week .
• Assist in the administrative operations of the gross autopsy.
• Assist in the administration coverage of the autopsy office.

MUSC Minimum Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry and/or Certifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent required with at least 2 years journey-level technical experience in an autopsy facility and/or anatomic pathology laboratory. A bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline may be substituted for the required work experience.
• PILLAR: Provide a safe, clean and equipped work environment in the autopsy room

Job Responsibilities

30% - 1.1 Assists in the administrative operations of the autopsy room before, during and after autopsy cases.

• Register decedents for autopsy into the electronic registration system (Co-Path, Beaker/EPIC Electronic Health Record). Enters patient information correctly and accurately. Labels autopsy decedents with appropriate information. Labels autopsy paperwork, evidence, and other ancillary autopsy products with appropriate information. Corrects John and Jane Doe name spellings upon verification of identity. Prepare designated autopsy workstations daily based on case type and possible cause and manner of death scenarios (including all autopsy paperwork, identification placards, blood and fluid procurement devices and dispensation containers, evidence collection instruments, fully charged cameras, appropriate measurement tools, etc.) and ensure all relevant paperwork and ancillary study requisitions are completed at the close of designated autopsies. Facilitates medical record retrieval. Ensures completion of all properly labeled autopsy worksheets, transfer forms, and requisition sheet paperwork as well as all required computer order entries at the end of designated gross autopsies. Assists in maintenance of pathologist autopsy resources to include autopsy station supplies, digital document library and forensic histologic glass slide archives. Collect and ensure proper dispensation of all designated autopsy products, to include decedent personal effects, evidence, radiologic imaging, toxicological and microbiologic samples, histologic specimens, digital photographs, and other autopsy data.

20% - 1.2 Handles bodies for autopsy and performs advanced prosection procedures to remove all human internal organs from the chest, abdominal, and pelvic cavities as well as the neck and brain to allow examination by pathologist.

• Remove internal organs from the chest, abdominal, and pelvic cavities as well as the neck and brain using advanced prosection techniques.
• Success Criteria: Performs complete prosection, removal of organs, tissue fixation and storage, x-ray, identification, documentation, and body transfer to and from the morgue and/or funeral home. Ensures safety regulation compliance. Keeps medical and medicolegal information confidential.

20% - 1.3 Maintains autopsy equipment in regard to cleaning and maintenance to provide adequate service and assists in maintaining autopsy inventory supply and control.

• Cleans autopsy suite after autopsies have been performed in compliance with all safety regulations. Acquires and disposes of autopsy linens. Maintains equipment by sharpening knives and keeping saws in working order and updates safety equipment. Monitors supply levels weekly and report supply requests to the supply manager.

20% - 1.4 Assists in the administrative operations of the autopsy office.

• Act as liaison between coroners, pathologists, other medical staff, procurement agencies, and law enforcement in include receiving and handling incoming autopsy related inquiries, including gathering standard information regarding coroner, hospital, and family autopsy requests and coordinating daily autopsy scheduling. Receives and addresses incoming office calls, requests and inquires with distribution of mail, faxes, and phone messages as appropriate. Assists with the preparation of preliminary and final medical and forensic autopsy reports and folder materials. Format transcribed autopsy reports in the electronic health record.

10% - 1.5 Problem solve and perform work related tasks in a responsible and efficient manner and perform other duties as requested by the Medical Director of the Autopsy Service or other pathology faculty.

• Success Criteria: Exhibits a cooperative spirit that reflects concern for the Department and its customers. Works as a team with other Medical Center and University employees.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years experience or training within the specific work area. Some positions require certification in CPR by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. (4426 Dental Hygienist II) An associate degree in dental hygiene and licensure by the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry. Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays. (Special Hire Rate - $37,468) Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted. Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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