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Morgue Technician 1-3

Salary

$3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LSUNO00017959y250922OJ

Department

LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

LSU Health New Orleans is seeking motivated applicants for the title of Morgue Technician 1, 2 or 3.

Starting rate is $16.06 for the Morgue Tech 1, $17.18 for the Morgue Tech 2 and $18.38 for the Morgue Tech 3 with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only . Rate may be increased dependent upon applicants’ qualifications.

To apply to this posting, please click the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/20474

Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step in qualifying for this vacancy.

This is a Civil Service Position.

Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in the preparation and handling of cadavers; OR

Twelve semester hours in a biological, physical, chemical, or agricultural science plus one year of experience in the preparation and handling of cadavers; OR

Possession of an associate's degree in funeral services or mortuary science plus one year of experience in the preparation and handling of cadavers; OR

Certification as a Funeral Director plus one year of experience in the preparation and handling of cadavers.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=176040) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

Maintains complete and accurate records of the body donations received, distributed, storage location, embalming dates, harvesting of research/teaching cadaveric specimens, utilization, cremation, and final disposition of all cadaveric specimens.

Ensures that morgue, teaching laboratory spaces, and crematory are cleaned, sterilized, and stocked with adequate instruments and supplies, replenishing supplies, empties and cleans flesh buckets on all tanks and prepares biohazard boxes for disposal.

Prepares and maintains the dissecting labs and cadavers for class instruction and maintains the lab between classes and at the end of the semester.

Ensures proper set up and monitoring of cadaveric specimens during postgraduate education courses as needed.

Maintains cleanliness of cold boxes used for storage of cadavers.

Performs routine capillary, venipuncture, and/or catheterization for testing or embalming purposes.

Performs routine blood sample collection and pathogen screening.

Prepares and embalms of human cadavers.

Disposes and manages hazardous chemicals related to the processing and embalming of cadavers.

Transports cadavers for use at LSUHSC facilities and affiliated institutions.

Trains lower-level morgue staff members in handling, processing, and cremation of donated bodies.

Maintains a culture of respect for donors and the donation process from receipt of the donation to final dispensation of the cremains.

Acts as an ambassador for the Bureau of Anatomical Services to the public and as an advocate for the donors to the members of the LSUHSC community and affiliated institutions.

Core competencies include:

Communicating effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Focusing on Customers : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits (https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefits-about.aspx) Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits (https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/addtlbenefits.aspx)

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [email protected] ).

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ora Jones

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504-568-7378

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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