Autopsy Tech #ESF5529

• Our client is No. 1 Employer in Texas on the list of “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes and Statista


• Career advancement


• Autonomy in the work place


• Well liked management

What you will be doing: Autopsy Tech

• Assist pathologists, residents, and pathology assistants in performing autopsy procedures.


• Process and prepare bodies for autopsy procedures, including receipt, transport (when applicable), and release of bodies.


• Support other Anatomic Pathology lab functions by performing uncomplicated laboratory procedures that involve single-step processes.


• Accurately process, organize, label, and transport specimens for laboratory testing.


• Input and extract data from the laboratory computer system for autopsy and surgical purposes.


• Prepare bodies received in the morgue for the autopsy procedure.


• Hand deliver specimens that cannot be sent through the pneumatic tube system.


• Communicate with other laboratory personnel when specimens need to be transported to other areas.


• Follow up with physician offices regarding outpatient laboratory testing requests without a narrative diagnosis or ICD-10 code.


• Print reports and mail them to the appropriate person once the 'Authorization of Release of Information' form is completed.


• Perform various Laboratory Information System functions, including scanning requisitions and accessing the imaging system for verification and results.


• File requisitions, reports, and other pathology materials appropriately.


• Answer the telephone and refer requests for the delivery of results to physician offices.


• Organize workload and set priorities.


• Keep work area neat, clean, and well stocked.


• Utilize available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.

Experience you will need: Autopsy Tech

• Knowledge of established autopsy and care after death procedures, including basic anatomy, organ prosection, and transport and release of bodies.


• Working knowledge of specimen requirements for testing such as serum, plasma or whole blood, tissue, and body fluids.


• Knowledge of different specimen collection containers and media.


• Knowledge of using the patient information system for accurate registration and orders.


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers with a customer service focus.


• High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education).


• Degree in Forensic or Mortuary Science preferred.


• One year of experience working as an autopsy technician/diener.


• Basic anatomy training.


• Previous data entry experience preferred.