Band 6 Mortuary Technician

Participate in adult post-mortem service (and paediatric depending on experience).

Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post-mortem examination, including use of the Faxitron, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives consent to post-mortem.

Take blood samples from high-risk cases for testing for hepatitis, HIV, etc, to assess whether a full post-mortem examination can be performed.

Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources and undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible.

Remove tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education, or research, or for medicolegal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required.

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