Morgue Operations Assistant

Morgue Operations AssistantAre you passionate about serving your community and helping others? As a Morgue Operations Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to manage decedent storage by coordinating the admission and release of decedents for the 4th largest Medical Examiner jurisdiction in the nation! You'll contribute by ensuring decedents are handled with dignity and respect, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation, maintaining cooler space and organization, and interacting with next of kin, funeral homes, agencies, and other stakeholders.***Please note that this is a Night Shift position with a schedule of Friday - Monday, 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM.About UsJoin a team dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy medicolegal death investigations in our community!

The Office of the Medical Examiner is a county agency charged under Arizona law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths under their jurisdiction. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause and manner of death to help improve public health and safety. We are looking for service-minded individuals to join our collaborative team to help the people of Maricopa County.Proud to OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy?

Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZJob ContributionsRemains Management ResponsibilitiesAdmit decedents to the OME by accepting the remains from OME or transportation services personnel, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the chain of custody paperwork, and completing admission steps in accordance with policiesAct as a custodian of decedents by ensuring remains are secured, utilizing equipment to move decedents in the coolers, and performing scheduled cooler audits. Assist in the cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of decedent coolersWhen indicated by policies, obtain photographs, fingerprints, specimens, or other time-sensitive items from decedentsRelease decedents to the party responsible for completing the final disposition of the remains by removing the decedent from the cooler, verifying the case number and identity, and completing appropriate chain of custody paperworkReport cooler and equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisorsProvide assistance to co-workers, transportation services, or funeral home personnel when moving a decedent is potentially dangerous for one personEnsure equipment exposed to biohazardous material is cleaned following each useProperty, Evidence, and Chain of Custody ResponsibilitiesAct as custodian of decedent property by ensuring that all items are appropriately documented, secured, and released with appropriate chain of custody paperworkFacilitate the release of evidence to law enforcement and complete the associated chain-of-custody documentationDatabase Documentation and Clerical ResponsibilitiesNavigate and maintain information in a case management system and shared task tracking databases, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders when necessaryEnsure physical documents are completed appropriately, scanned, and filed within the Department's record management systemMaintain the examination calendar and schedule forensic examinations in accordance with policyContact the decedent's family to provide exam status updates, the next steps for the family to pursue, and ensure they understand OME timeframesReview data in the case management system and associated forms to ensure accurate verification of the decedent's identity and personal property before release to the appropriate agency under established protocolsCoordinate the release of decedents to funeral homes, family/relatives, or other approved agenciesRoute case inquiries from family members, funeral homes, law enforcement, and other agencies to the appropriate OME personnelDocument all calls to the Admitting section and their details into the case management systemEnsure approved visitors are checked in and badged in accordance with policy before they are allowed to enter the OME facilityAdditional duties as assignedWorking ConditionsThis position is sensitive in nature and requires significant strength and emotional stabilityRequires physical handling of decedents and in an environment with malodorous conditions and exposure to biohazardous materialsRequires the ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 75 poundsThe Admitting section must be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidaysThe hours for this position are full-time and can include holidays, nights, and weekends.

Shift work may be required, and there is a possibility of working alone for part or all of the shiftSelection ProcedureConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.Apply Now!