Job description
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Chief Medical Examiner is actively seeking to recruit two Morgue Body Receipt and Release Technicians. These are wage positions and average 15-29 hours per week, not to exceed 1500 hours in a year and are not eligible for benefits. These positions are responsible for working evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. These positions are responsible for receiving, releasing and physically moving human remains, processing evidence/personal belongings and ensuring the integrity of the evidence recovered and stored at the office. Some computer data entry to record activities. Also responsible for monitoring access of visitors and the public to the building to ensure compliance with security policies. Reporting of unusual or emergency conditions to appropriate authorities. Perform surveillance of the refrigeration systems in the morgue area. Monitor access and admittance of organ procurement organizations. Laundry, light cleaning and facility maintenance duties in the morgue area. This position will also perform administrative duties to include but not limited to: filing, faxing and photocopying.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate verbally effectively.
- Knowledge/experience working with biohazardous materials and security procedures.
- Ability to push/pull 100 to 500 lbs and lift with assistance is required.
- Must have some computer experience/data entry skills.
- Able to traverse uphill, rocky or otherwise unstable terrain and respond to mass disaster scenes.
- Experience performing administrative duties to include but not limited to: filing, faxing and photocopying is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with human remains in a hospital, morgue, funeral home or medical examiner’s facility is advantageous.
- Experience/training with handling evidence preferred.
Special Requirements
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
The selected applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable (VA Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
The selected applicant must possess a valid driver’s license.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable (VA Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with the race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found on the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found on the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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