Autopsy Technician

Autopsy Technician

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Qualifications:

• Performs and documents quality control as assigned. Ensures that the morgue refrigerator temperatures are taken and then supervisor/director notified of problems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating and troubleshooting equipment.
• Verifies that remains are tagged, wrapped and stored appropriately, notifying the supervisor of when problems are found.
• Documents release of remains to funeral homes or medical examiner.
• Communicates delays with nursing office and pathology about autopsy procedures.
• Prepares body for post mortem procedure. Ensures that patient remains are stored appropriately post-mortem to minimize body fluid spills.
• Ensures that surgical specimens are maintained for appropriate period of time and in an organized manner.
• Photographs / documents implants per department protocol.
• Performs biophotography of remains as needed.
• Utilizes special precautions in high-risk infectious disease cases.
• Assists in training new residents or staff as assigned.
• Maintains minimum inventory of reagents / supplies.
• Cleans / decontaminates workstation and equipment per department infection control protocol.
• Follows department protocol with regards to safe disposal of chemicals and bio-hazardous waste.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience with autopsy assistance, medical examiner or mortuary

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!