Morgue Assistant

An employee in this class assists at autopsies in the evisceration of bodies and the removal of organs for examination and analysis by a Pathologist.  Assignments are received from the Senior Morgue Assistant and work is performed under the general supervision of a Pathologist, who directs the incumbent during autopsies. 

**Does related work as required.

Note: Morgue operations are open 7 days a week. This role will require the flexibility to work weekends and holidays, "as needed".

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• Prepares body for autopsy, selects instruments, sets up scale and sets up specimen containers;

• Eviscerates bodies, removes organs and gives them to the Pathologist for examination and analysis;

• Incises skull, removes brain, and places it in formaldehyde for study by Neuropathologist;

• Cleans and restores organs to body, sutures and cleans body for release;

• Incinerates brain, liver, and other organs after they have been analyzed; cleans incinerator periodically;

• Cleans, washes, and maintains morgue area and all instruments and containers used;

• Releases bodies to mortician.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Salary: $43,430

Note: Morgue operations are open 7 days a week.  This role will require the flexibility to work weekends and holidays, "as needed".

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

• Some knowledge of anatomy

• Ability and willingness to work on cadavers in varying degrees of decay and mutilation

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

• Ability to keep simple records and maintain order.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.