Autopsy Assistant

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States of America
Hourly: $19.91 - $26.88; range determined by marke...
Postmortem examination performance
Body incision and evisceration techniques
Universal precautions implementation
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all can thrive while upholding values of equity, leadership, and integrity

Job Summary

  • The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all can thrive while upholding values of equity, leadership, and integrity.
  • This role involves performing essential functions such as body incisions, organ evisceration, and preparing cadavers for delivery to funeral directors under strict safety protocols.
  • Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in biological science with an anatomy background or one year of autopsy assistant experience to qualify for this full-time position.

Matching Summary

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all can thrive while upholding values of equity, leadership, and integrity.

Salary

Hourly: $19.91 - $26.88; Range determined by market data, education, and experience; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Postmortem examination performance
  • Body incision and evisceration techniques
  • Universal precautions implementation
  • Autopsy suite cleanliness maintenance
  • Specimen collection and delivery
  • Instrument sharpening coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Training residents and student fellows
  • Liaison to administrative assistant
  • Family viewing preparation skills
  • Infectious case handling experience
  • Team collaboration in pathology
  • Proactive equipment maintenance

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in biological science with anatomy background
  • 1 year autopsy assistant experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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