MORTUARY TECHNICIAN

About the Role

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is seeking a Mortuary Technician to join their team in Al-Ahsa. This is a full-time technical position responsible for the dignified, safe, and hygienic operation of the hospital mortuary. The role requires strict adherence to Ministry of Health (MOH) infection control protocols and maintaining the physical chain of custody for deceased patients.

Role Purpose and Context

The Mortuary Technician ensures the mortuary facility operates in compliance with all relevant health and safety standards. This includes managing environmental safety within the cold storage facility and coordinating with various departments and external authorities to facilitate proper procedures for deceased individuals. The position is critical for upholding ethical standards and regulatory requirements in patient care post-mortem.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive bodies from clinical wards, ensuring verification of "Dual Identifier" tags and meticulous documentation of the chain of custody in the Morgue Register.
• Monitor and accurately record temperature and humidity levels of cold chambers in accordance with established policies and procedures, reporting any deviations immediately.
• Coordinate and oversee terminal cleaning and disinfection of storage units, hydraulic lifts, and all surfaces using hospital-grade agents to maintain hygiene standards.
• Apply specific MOH precautions, including shrouding and bagging, for bodies identified as High-Risk Infectious (*, COVID-19, MERS).
• Provide assistance to forensic authorities with body identification and sample preservation in cases requiring police involvement.
• Physically release bodies to authorized family members or municipality services, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere strictly to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al-Ahsa and involves working within a hospital mortuary setting. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, often under sensitive circumstances, and collaborating with clinical and forensic teams.

Application Information

Salary details for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare.