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Job Title:

MORGUE ATTENDANT, CPT

Posted Date:

7/9/2024

Closing Date:

7/15/2024

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 37501CG

JOB TITLE: MORGUE ATTENDANT, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
LOCATION: ST.CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: ON-CALL AS NEEDED; MONDAY TO FRIDAY, STATS

POSTING DATE: 09 JULY 2024
CLOSING DATE: 15 JULY 2024

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $30.49 TO $35.15

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Morgue Attendant will work under the general supervision of the Charge Technologist perform related functions associated with pre autopsy, autopsy and post autopsy process to include assisting pathologists, maneuvering and preparing bodies, specimen transport, maintenance, supplies management, cleaning, disinfection, hazardous material and biological specimen storage and controlled disposal.
Functioning as a team player and working with other laboratory staff and/or healthcare professionals to achieve optimum operation of the Laboratory Medicine Program. The successful candidate will support and practice quality management principles such as quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of an accredited Laboratory Assistant Program
o Education in forensic science and/or human anatomy and advanced knowledge of methods used to assist in autopsy
o Previous experience working in an autopsy suite and grossing techniques
o General knowledge of relevant chemicals and other hazardous materials
o General knowledge of equipment to perform job related functions
o Ability to move about which include standing, walking, bending, lifting, and maneuvering bodies
o Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Working knowledge of computers and other related Hospital systems
o Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures
o Must be ready and able to work all shift rotations to include days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and on-call

Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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