Senior Morgue Attendant - San Francisco Department of Public Health (2524)

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce.

All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening Friday, April 12, 2024
• Application Deadline the application filing will be open continuously at least through Friday, April 26, 2024 and will close any time thereafter.
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• Recruitment ID : PBT - 2524-144860 / RTF0144859-00004230

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.

SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.

The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

This position is located at the San Francisco Department of Public Health's (DPH) Anatomic Pathology Department at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list.

Job Description

Under general supervision, the 2524 Senior Morgue Attendant performs or supervises morgue attendants in the handling and preparation of bodies of deceased persons for post-mortem examination and burial;

and performs autopsies and specimen grossing on select tissue types, including animals. The essential duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Supervises several morgue attendants in the in decedent transport and record keeping, preparation of bodies of deceased persons for post-mortem examinations and burial;
• Prepares for post-mortem examination by setting up necessary equipment, instruments and solutions; prepares body for all aspects of procedure including removal of casts, bandages and medical devices;
• Independently performs and trains residents in the proper procedures for body evisceration including but not limited to the removal of organs, spinal cord and brain;
• Obtains tissue from bodies for toxicological examinations;
• Performs any autopsy related duties as directed by the medical staff including organ dissection and post-mortem testing as needed;
• Transports specimens from the operating room and other hospital clinics and performs specimen grossing as requested on select tissue types;
• Checks morgue and other work spaces for cleanliness and adequacy of service supplies;
• Checks for appropriate decedent storage temperatures and ventilation;
• Assures all equipment is functioning properly and unit procedures are updated according to clinical and institutional needs;
• Correlates all information to be furnished to proper authorities; transmits all required information to personnel assigned to subsequent shifts;
• Prepares daily reports for death registry office;
• Performs the duties of a morgue attendant in cleaning and maintaining morgue and autopsy room, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, dispose of tissue and chemical waste, preparing bodies for examination and burial and preparers all required documentation associate with these tasks;
• Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dissection, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory; and
• Performs decedent viewings for family members as requested.

The 2524 Senior Morgue Attendant may perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education : Possession of an associate's degree (AA) or equivalent courses with a concentration in Biological Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university; AND
• Experience : One (1) year of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical examiner setting.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and deal empathetically with grieving families.
• Experience supervising and managing others.
• Strong technical skills.
• Ability to work with deceased animals.

Important Note : Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

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Selection Procedures : After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) :

Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position.

The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Assessment Component

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in Supplemental Questionnaire Exam that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to : Knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in the handling of bodies of deceased persons;

Knowledge of the hospital methods and procedures - this includes the methods and procedures used for record-keeping, for preparing body for post-mortem exams, transport, obtaining tissue, blood samples and other fluids, etc.

• Knowledge of the care of surgical instruments and equipment; Knowledge of post-mortem techniques and procedures as necessary;
• Ability to supervise, train and check the work of subordinates; Ability to supervise, train and check the work of subordinates;

Written Communication; and / or Oral Communication.

Supplemental Questionnaire Exam (Weight : 100%)

Candidates will be required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) exam in the time frame indicated and must submit the completed questionnaire as directed in order to have it evaluated.

Responses can not be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their SQ responses. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Additional Information

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of three Scores.

Eligible List / Score Report :

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.

Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights :

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations.

Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at . The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion’ or no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and / or the certification rule.

Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director.

Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Note on Rabies Vaccination : Employees will require a rabies pre-exposure vaccination as some duties are considered a category 2 risk according to the guidelines as well as ongoing surveillance with lab draws every 2 years to monitor rabies titers and booster vaccinations for low titers if necessary.

Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.

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