Morgue Attendant
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 75 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Jul 24, 2025 | |
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Summary:
Performs Morgue reconciliation and general support tasks necessary for ensuring the continuity of the Morgue operations. Maintains Morgue equipment and facilities. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders regarding decedent remains, decedent affairs, and the Morgue process. Under the direction of the supervisor, performs other support tasks as needed. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and can communicate with a variety of people in a direct, personable, and articulate manner. The hospital's Morgue has a capacity of 25 and receives approximately 1,450 adult and perinatal deaths annually. A degree in Funeral Directing is preferred. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Pathology preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Mortuary experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must be comfortable working around deceased people. - Ability to lift, pull, and push significant amount of weight. - Ability to work in a temperature-controlled Morgue. - Must be comfortable communicating effectively with people who have lost a loved one. - Must demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills to permit collaborative and effective working relationships with intra and extra departmental employees. - Must hold self with professional decorum. - Possess organizational skills, time management skills, multitask, and detail oriented. Physical Requirements The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |