The Removal technician is responsible for the care, removal and transport of human remains in accordance with all state, local and company policies and procedures. This position requires regular exposure to conditions inherent to funeral service, including contact with deceased individuals and associated sights, odors, and other sensory conditions. Candidates must be able to perform these essential job functions safely, professionally, and with empathy.
Specific Responsibilities
• Care for deceased in a respectful manner.
• Adhere to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing and/or authority regulations
• Keep and Maintain a log of all deceased in their care as well as those transferred from our care.
• Promote a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
• Performs removals of deceased from hospital, nursing home or residence to transport to, mortuary or funeral home. May perform removals from prep rooms or embalming facilities as well.
• Ensures removal vehicle is clean inside and out and is properly maintained.
• Maintains adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment in removal vehicles
• Adheres to the Decedent Tracking procedures, including the proper use of Passare, and Chain of Custody processes.
• Other duties as assigned