{"id":5372,"date":"2024-03-26T15:06:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T22:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=5372"},"modified":"2025-05-06T14:59:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:59:46","slug":"embalmer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/v1cypwr8vx2.c.updraftclone.com\/comp\/classified-staff\/embalmer\/","title":{"rendered":"Embalmer"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18148 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/T)
\n23087 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/T)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treat donated bodies for dissection and cremation.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treat donated bodies with antiseptic and preservative substances for dissection and cremation. Maintain records regarding the donation and disposition of remains in accordance with state regulations and statutes.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, treat donated bodies with antiseptic and preservative substances for dissection and cremation.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preserve, disinfect, and store human remains using the anatomical method of embalming;<\/p>\n

Prepare cremated remains for burial or disposition according to instructions of next-of-kin and applicable statutes and regulations;<\/p>\n

Maintain legal records regarding donations of human remains to the medical school, including death certificates, computer and paper records of utilization, storage, transfer, cremation and disposition;<\/p>\n

Prepare materials for laboratory use;<\/p>\n

Maintain inventories of chemicals and supplies and order replacements as needed; apply principles of sterile techniques with respect to biohazards;<\/p>\n

Maintain storage and inventories of models and skeletal materials;<\/p>\n

Maintain monthly log of activities requiring billing, and submit monthly summary to Director for preparation of billing vouchers;<\/p>\n

Assist in determining acceptability of potential donor remains per established program guidelines;<\/p>\n

Assist faculty in teaching and research activities occurring in the morgue and teaching laboratories;<\/p>\n

Operate crematory, perfusion apparatus, bandsaw, steam spray cleaning equipment, forklift machine and miscellaneous hand instruments; provide basic operational and cleaning maintenance and log of operation; and<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current license to practice as an embalmer in the State of Washington.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

06\/01\/2020: New to SEIU 925; Class adopted for UW contract classified staff per PERC decision to add this title to SEIU 925 Healthcare professional\/laboratory technical bargaining unit, effective 06\/16\/2020 (Case #132636-E-20). Incorporates the work of UW classified non-union job code 16360, Embalmer\/Washington State Job Code 506F.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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