2524-Senior Morgue Attendant

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Senior Morgue Attendant

Job Code: 2524

DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs or supervises morgue attendants in the handling and

preparation of bodies of deceased persons for post-mortem examination and burial; performs

autopsies and specimen grossing on select tissue types.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This is the senior-level position in the Morgue Attendant series. It is distinguished from the 2520

Morgue Attendant in that it has supervisory responsibilities, and incumbents perform work that

is more difficult than that performed by incumbents in the 2520 position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises subordinates in the Morgue.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises several morgue attendants in the in decedent transport and record keeping,

preparation of bodies of deceased persons for post-mortem examinations and burial. 2. Prepares for post-mortem examination by setting up necessary equipment, instruments and

solutions; prepares body for all aspects of procedure including removal of casts, bandages

and medical devices; independently performs and trains residents in the proper procedures

for body evisceration including but not limited to the removal of organs, spinal cord and

brain; obtains tissue, blood samples and other fluids from bodies for toxicological examina-

tions; performs any autopsy related duties as directed by the medical staff including organ

dissection and post-mortem testing as needed.

3. Transports specimens from the operating room and other hospital clinics and performs

specimen grossing as requested on select tissue types.

4. Checks morgue and other work spaces for cleanliness and adequacy of service supplies;

checks for appropriate decedent storage temperatures and ventilation. Assures all equip-

ment is functioning properly and unit procedures are updated according to clinical and in-

stitutional needs.

5. Correlates all information to be furnished to proper authorities; transmits all required infor-

mation to personnel assigned to subsequent shifts; prepares daily reports for death registry

office.

6. Performs the duties of a morgue attendant in cleaning and maintaining morgue and autopsy

room, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, dispose of tissue and chemical waste, preparing

bodies for examination and burial and preparers all required documentation associate with

these tasks.

7. Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dis-

section, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory.

8. Performs decedent viewings for family members as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: The procedures involved in assisting a physician in post-mortem examinations;

- techniques involved in handling and preparation of bodies for post-mortem examination or

burial; hospital methods and procedures; and the care of surgical instruments and equipment. Ability or Skill to: Use post-mortem techniques and procedures as necessary; supervise and

check the work of subordinates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which

are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions)

may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of an associate�s degree (AA) or equivalent courses with a concentration in Biolog-

ical Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical

examiner setting.

License and Certification: Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 08/06/21

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities,

and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMM, SFMTA, SFCCD, SFUSD

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