| Job
Code: |
1632 |
| Job
Title: |
Autopsy Assistant I |
| Creation
Date: |
08/02/93 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/06/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide skilled technical assistance to autopsy prosector in the dissection of a body.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
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Takes responsibility for all phases of the disposition of a deceased patient.
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Completes the necessary consent forms with the next-of-kin and medical personnel for disposition of the decedent, interacts with the funeral home, Anatomy Department, and organ/tissue procurement agencies as required.
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Transports the body to the morgue and prepares it for viewing, autopsy and/or release to the funeral home.
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Gathers medical records and x-rays required by the Autopsy Physician.
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Prepares autopsy room with necessary instruments, equipment and containers.
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Dissects and eviscerates designated organs and tissues for further examination as directed.
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Takes external and in situ photographs of the decedent.
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Cleans and sews excisional sites.
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Cleans and disinfects the autopsy room and equipment.
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Prepares and delivers specimens for laboratory examination.
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Prepares organs, reviewed at the neuropathology and autopsy conferences.
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Adheres to internal controls established for department.
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Performs related duties as required.
Required Education / Experience:
Associate's degree or equivalent. No experience required.
Equipment:
Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard photographic and/or office equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital, clinical and/or morgue environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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