Mortician at St. Theresa’s Mission Hospital

Purpose of the Job

To move bodies  to the morgue, and from the morgue to a funeral home, prepare the deceased for examination by a pathologist, clean and set up instruments, pick tissue specimens, ensure all specimens and cadavers are tagged, and in general supporting the functions of the mortuary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Storing and retrieving bodies from the cold storage
• General upkeep and cleanliness of facilities
• Get bodies ready for autopsy
• Preparing equipment, cleaning and storing safe after use
• Communicate with hospital and families regarding mortuary services and funeral arrangements
• Receiving of bodies from wards, public and Police and delivering same to relatives/ police
• Preparing bodies for dispatch
• Referring clients to grief counselors
• Cleaning and verifying hospital documentation
• Embalming, dressing and casket the decease. May also need to cosmetically enhance the deceased
• Maintains and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Values and maintains high integrity levels

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Certificate/Diploma in Mortuary Sciences from a recognized institution
• Possess a current and valid registration certificate with the relevant licensing body for morticians;
• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Must be empathic, compassionate and organized
• Must also be willing to work odd hours, including evenings and weekends when the need arises.
• Have demonstrated ability, initiative and competence in organizing, directing and discharging duties and responsibilities at that level.
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have knowledge of different culture
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages