Anatomical Embalmer, Willed Body (Nights 9:30PM - 6:00AM Tues. - Sat.)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

THIS IS A FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT (9:30 PM - 6:00 AM, TUESDAY - SATURDAY)

JOB SUMMARY
This position works under minimum supervision to provide professional skills relating to preparation and provision of cadavers and other anatomical materials required for teaching laboratories.
Prepares anatomical specimens for medical research and education. Including embalming of cadavers and anatomical tissue, processing of fresh anatomical cadavers, specimens. Duties include the proper processing, storing, and disposal of cadavers used in anatomical teaching. Meets and/or contacts next-of-kin to obtain additional information to complete first call sheet, death certificate or cremation forms, and report of death; answers any questions family may have. Picks-up and transports donors to Willed Body Program from hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences both within and outside metroplex. Assists in maintenance of accurate records relating to receipt, issuance, and disposal of cadavers as required. Maintains accurate records for blood testing of all donors. Assists faculty members in preparation for anatomy classes as requested and all other internal department courses held in gross laboratory.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Completion of two (2) years of college to include courses in biology, chemistry, or related subjects, graduation from accredited school of mortuary science, and licensure as Embalmer required
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Embalmers license Upon Hire
  

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years full-time experience in embalming practices
  Funeral director experience
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Funeral Director License Upon Hire
  

JOB DUTIES

• Participates in embalming, storage, and disposal of cadavers used in anatomical teaching. Participates in preparation of prosected teaching materials and anatomical demonstration and preparation and storage of body specimens.
• Prepares packages for shipping of specimen(s) to outside institutions and prepares prosected teaching material for university courses.
• Cleans dissecting tables and tanks, cadaver storage cooler and freezer, and mortuary equipment. Prepares cadavers and anatomical tissues for cremation in accordance with manner prescribed by State Anatomical Board.
• Meets and/or contacts next-of-kin to obtain additional information to complete first call sheet, death certificate or cremation forms and report of death; answers any questions family may have.
• Picks up and transports donors to Willed Body Program from hospitals, nursing homes, and private residences both within and outside metroplex when in on-call status. Makes on-the-spot decisions with respect to acceptance of deceased donors who do not have will form on file with Willed Body Program, ensuring that prescribed criteria have been met before accepting donated remains.
• Assists in maintenance of accurate records relating to receipt, issuance, and disposal of cadavers as required by State Anatomical Board; maintains accurate records for blood testing of all donors.
• Cremates cadavers from other institutions in area accordance with manner prescribed by State Anatomical Board. Assists faculty members in preparation for anatomy classes as requested and all other internal department courses held in gross laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to be meticulously accurate in maintaining records relating to Willed Body Program and identifying parts of human bodies.
• Work requires ability to operate related equipment and utilize various instruments and tools.
• Work requires ability to prepare embalming and storage solutions for cadavers, prosected teaching materials, and anatomical specimens.
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in interpretation of policy and/or application of procedures, techniques, or practices to work problems.
• Work requires exposure to disagreeable elements, such as hazardous chemicals and materials, noxous odors, and fumes.
• Work requires knowledge of computer skills to maintain inventory.
• Work requires need to handle human cadavers and anatomical specimens and heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Work requires 50% time or more to personal contacts with medical students and faculty relative to use and maintenance of anatomical laboratories and Willed Body Program donors'.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Laboratory Setting

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.