Senior Autopsy Assistant-Department of Medical Education

Receives bodies into the morgue with documents (Deceased patient order, Death Note, etc.) and creates unique powerpath identifier for each death (BDyear-xxx). Clarifies and documents autopsy status with release notification sheets RED (DO NOT RELEASE) or GREEN (OK to Release) in clear plastic sleeves on the front of each cooler. Releases bodies to the funeral directors once the autopsy status is cleared (OK to Release) and all paperwork is collected and properly completed. Scans all completed paperwork into powerpath and completes data entry. Assists pathologists in the performance of autopsies. Properly stores and disposes of tissues. Maintains records. Performs housekeeping duties within the morgue areas.

1. Checks Autopsy Status of all cases prior to release. Places release notification sheets into clear plastic sleeves on the front of each morgue drawer indicating “OK to release” if autopsy is declined or completed and “DO...