"Anatomical Services Technician"

Job Details

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), Division of Anatomical Services, is currently recruiting for an Anatomical Services Technician. Under direct supervision, receives, prepares, and assists in embalming human cadavers for medical research and instruction.

Benefits (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

1. Prepares embalming and preparation solutions.
2. Assists in preparation and embalming of human cadavers and anatomical materials.
3. Ascertains anatomical value of materials received.
4. Records vital statistics information for Certificate of Death.
5. Maintains logs and files of cadavers and specimens received and distributed.
6. Answers routine questions regarding policies and procedures of donor programs.
7. Performs routine blood pathogen screening.
8. Assists in the operation of the anatomical surgical study laboratory.
9. Collects, maintains, stores, and distributes museum and demonstration specimens.
10. Prepares, classifies, and catalogs normal and abnormal osteological materials.
11. Maintains use of bio-hazardous laboratory areas.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: One (1) year of directly related mortuary science or other related experience.

OTHER:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of mortuary science and embalming. Working knowledge of applicable medical terminology, gross anatomy, biology, pathology, and pharmacology. Working knowledge of the policies and procedures regarding the disposition of human remains. Ability to prepare embalming and preparation solutions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to function in an environment of human suffering and death. Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, to lift, position, and move cadavers weighing over 50 pounds.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examination to determine the ability to perform job. Employees in this job class may be required to work with bio-hazardous or radiolabeled materials and to successfully complete applicable safety training. Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Hiring Range: $43,429.26 - 47,804.87 ($44,515.75 - $49,000 post probation)