MORTUARY TECHNICIAN

About the Role

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) is seeking a Mortuary Technician to join their team in Dhahran. This full-time technical position is responsible for ensuring 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 environmental safety standards within the cold storage facility.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess 0-1 year of relevant experience.

Role Context

This position is integral to maintaining the physical chain of custody for deceased patients and upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety within the mortuary environment. The role demands meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to established protocols.

Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Dhahran.

Application Information

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be disclosed during the recruitment process.