Decedent Affairs Coordinator

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Decedent Affairs Coordinator (Histotechnologist) manages the Decedent Affairs process from the time of death to release of remains. Communicates information to morgue manager, funeral homes, or other parties as necessary and allowed by HIPPA policies. Performs critical identification functions to ensure proper disposition and processing of decedent remains in compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policy. Maintains proper documentation for all processes. Consults with appropriate departments for sensitive issues (i.e. Risk Management, Legal Affairs, Anatomical Gifts, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology degree obtained from an accredited institution with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry that will include 6 credit hours of Biology & 6 credit hours of Chemistry.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Clinical Laboratory, anatomic pathology or patient care experience.
• Experience in handling sensitive subject matter and/or interacting with grieving families

Responsibilities

• Manages the Decedent Affairs process from the time of death to release of remains.
• Communicates information to morgue manager, funeral homes, or other parties as necessary and allowed by HIPPA policies.
• Performs critical identification functions to ensure proper disposition and processing of decedent remains in compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital policy.
• Maintains proper documentation for all processes.
• Consults with appropriate departments for sensitive issues (i.e. Risk Management, Legal Affairs, Anatomical Gifts, etc.).
• Performs all quality control and preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and temperature control required by regulatory entities.
• Assist in lab inventory control, cleanliness and organization.
• Floor lead on productivity delegation, training, and critical thinking.
• Ensuring proper handling and processing of all specimens received in the lab, including but not limited to, patient identification, specimen protocol triage, specimen and lab troubleshooting, grossing, embedding, frozen sections, etc.
• Provides histological duties as coverage in the Histology lab.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level