Diener

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists pathologists in autopsy procedures.
• Assists with the performance of eviscerations and post-eviscerations procedures.
• Describes position and condition of internal organs, and condition of body fluids, and any other relevant observations to the pathologist.
• Captures and documents relevant observations during the autopsy process.
• Coordinates the receiving and releasing of bodies.
• Labels and stores gross tissues collected during the performance of postmortem examinations.
• Collects and records specimen information.
• Weighs organs and records results.
• Aseptically collects specimens for cultures.
• Measures body fluids and records results.
• Transports organs and takes photographs as directed.
• Prepares body and supplies.
• Identifies and prepares body prior to beginning autopsy.
• Prepares instruments and supplies according to autopsy type.
• Tracks instruments (scissors, hemostats, blades, knives, forceps, etc.) throughout procedure.
• Maintains a safe clean working area in the morgue.
• Stocks all necessary supplies including personal protective equipment.
• Cleans and disinfects autopsy area and items used according to current infection control policy.
• Keeps knives sharp and bone saw clean.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0 to 2 years experience in anatomic procedures or 2 to 5 years experience in a large hospital pathology lab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science related field.

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: Lifting weight up to 100 lbs. occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Casual position with on-call requirements.
• Day Shift.
• No weekends.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour.

Benefits Summary

Allina Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the total well-being of its employees. This includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and more. Additionally, Allina Health provides resources such as well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and various community involvement and volunteering opportunities. Employee resources groups (ERGs) are also available to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. For more information, please refer to the benefits section of the job posting.