Embalmer, Clinical Anatomy (0.50 FTE)

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Research

📅   : 18 hours ago Post Date

📅   : 106350 Requisition #

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Anticipated Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time, with notice.

The following position is on-site and is 0.50 FTE (20 hours/week).

The Division of Clinical Anatomy is responsible for anatomy education programs for Stanford’s undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students. It also offers programs and resources for the teaching of surgical techniques to residents and for ongoing development of surgeons throughout their careers.

We are seeking an Embalmer to perform the following responsibilities:

Preserve, disinfect, and store human remains using up-to-date anatomical methods of embalming and applying standard principles of sterile technique concerning biohazards.
Preparation of cadaver and other specimens for use in anatomy courses.
Drawing blood for serology testing of donated cadavers.
Mix embalming solution chemicals.
Arterial, hypodermic, cavity embalming and other techniques as needed.
Disarticulation and retrieval of bones.
Direct involvement in the education activities of School of Medicine and assist with projections for academic planning.
Maintains upkeep of labs and classroom facilities.
Develop or assist to develop teaching specimens for anatomy courses, such as prosectioned cadavers and structures.
Ensure that stocks of chemical solutions, materials, and supplies are ordered and/or prepared as needed. Including teaching specimens and teaching materials, like human cadavers, prosections, anatomy models, computers, and dissection tools.
Maintain/order, review expenditures of supplies, service, and chemicals, including maintenance of records pertaining to such purchases. Store chemicals safely; be aware of EH&S protocols and standard operating procedures for all chemicals.
EHS air monitoring checks and improvement implementation.
Continues to learn and adopt new embalming techniques to keep up to date on best practices.
Participate in curriculum committees of School of Medicine to assist in curriculum development and anatomy course design.
Participate in the development of processes and procedures related to the handling of donated human remains.

Special skills, knowledge, or training required, including tools or equipment used:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Required Embalmer License
Desired Funeral Director License
Experience with anatomic specimens, embalming process, preparation and handling of embalming solutions.
Safe operation of equipment, including but not limited to a perfusion apparatus, band saw, steam spray cleaning equipment, forklift, and various hand/dissection tools.
Knowledge of blood borne pathogen safety precautions.
Requires ability to operate bone saw, hoist and vacuum pump.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to perform the above characteristic duties.
Habits of cleanliness and neatness, and the ability to follow carefully detailed oral or written instructions.
Must be willing to work with cadavers.
Prefer Bachelor’s degree in anatomy, biology or biochemistry.
At least three years working in a death care-related field (example-mortuary, hospice, coroner, hospital decedent affairs).
Must complete live scan process to be able to work with minors for education.

Unusual working conditions:

May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays.
Potential exists for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potential biohazard materials.
Must be willing to work with donors and cadavers in experimental circumstances.
Schedule will vary based on the needs of the division and the program.

The expected pay range for this position is $42.58 (Step 1) to $51.34 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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