Mortician

The position is primarily responsible for preparing corpses for viewing and funeral services at the Company's quality standard.

MORTICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all bodies are tagged on arrival at the mortuary. 
• Review the death certificate for the cause of death and take the necessary additional precautions when handling the body.
• Examine the bodies to determine measurements and weight for sizing of coffins and communicate details to the Funeral Coordinators.
• Examine bodies to determine the preparation needs and execute them in accordance with best practices and standard mortuary and refrigeration operating procedures.
• Embalm bodies when required in accordance with generally accepted embalming standards.
• Perform reconstruction on bodies when required in accordance with generally accepted standards.
• Review the funeral schedule daily to determine deadlines for the preparation of bodies for viewing and/or funeral services.
• Review the burial/cremation Clothing intake form for standard and special preparation instructions and execute accordingly, ensuring that the clothing tag matches the body identification tag.
• Ensure all waste is properly disposed of according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that the mortuary and equipment are sanitized according to standard operating procedures.

ACADEMIC AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Embalming Certification from a recognized institution.
• A degree in Science
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Mortician/Embalmer.
• Proficiency in embalming and reconstructive procedures, and techniques for preparing cadavers.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The ability and commitment to:
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a team.
• Prioritize tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Learn and apply new concepts quickly.
• Liaise professionally with co-workers and clients.
• Work under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Act with discretion and treat confidential information appropriately.
  • High level of organizational, accuracy and efficiency skills.
  • Sound analytical and reasoning capabilities 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The essential job functions of this position require the incumbent to have a strong constitution and be physically able, as a large portion of the work involves working with the deceased. The incumbent must be able to overcome what is a natural aversion to working with dead bodies and have the fortitude to work with decaying tissue and organs.
• AVALILABLE TO WORK IN TRINIDAD, W.I.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The incumbent must be physically strong to lift heavy bodies and equipment and stand for long hours.