University of Utah Job Description
Job Summary
Working in conjunction with Body Donor Program staff; procures, prepares and distributes human anatomic material to educational and research entities in the Intermountain West. Interacts with and disseminates information to, potential and at need body donors and their families. Attends to cremations and the proper disposition of human cremains.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college of mortuary science; A certificate from the National Board of Funeral Service Education; a current Funeral Service Directors license in the state of Utah and two years experience in the handling, preparation and proper disposition of deceased bodies. Demonstrated knowledge of human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Problem Solving
The Body Donor Program has written guidelines, and Federal, State, and local mandates that the incumbent must be aware of and follow. A major challenge for the incumbent is resolving unique situations, most of which stem from the survivors lack of understanding about the donor’s wishes and the Body Donor Program’s operation. These problems are generally resolved through mediation, which requires a working knowledge of grief psychology. All problems not immediately resolved by the incumbent must be referred to the Manager of the Body Donor Program.
Comments
The incumbent inherently works with a) copious amounts of blood, body fluids and body tissues known to be pathogenic, and b) caustic and corrosive chemicals known to cause injury, disease and death.