• Job Description

  Req#: R20404
  The Senior Autopsy Tech provides support services to Anatomic Pathology by serving as the Senior Gross Room Assistant and Autopsy Assistant. The Senior Autopsy Tech performs specific tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of Pathologists or Pathologist Assistants.
  
  The Senior Autopsy Tech assists the supervisor in training, scheduling and assigning duties appropriate to each Specimen Processor and Gross Room Tech. The Senior Autopsy Tech shows initiative and good judgment by identifying and solving problems to reach quality decisions in leading the staff in their primary area of responsibility. this position assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection.
  
  The Senior Autopsy Tech maintains procedure manuals, monitors inventory, and maintains assigned logs.

  Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a hospital or medical examiner’s office Previous laboratory work experience or experience with biohazard procedures and precautions Experience with histological techniques including slide preparation and staining Experience PREFERRED: Previous work experience in autopsy services Education/training REQUIRED: Associates Degree in Chemical or biological or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelors Degree in Science from an accredited program Training in mortuary science Training in Anatomic Pathology Independent action(s) required: Adheres to all policies and procedure, especially safety and patient confidentiality regulations. Performs data entry in Laboratory Information System. Performs autopsy techniques. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Alternate responsibilities monthly with Fellow AP Assistant and Pathologists’ Assistants. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environmen, Able to adapt to frequent change

  Workday Day (United States of America)

  EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

• About the company

  VCU Medical Center is Virginia Commonwealth University's medical campus located in downtown Richmond, Virginia in the Court End neighborhood.

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