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The Mortuary Technician is a technical position responsible for the dignified, safe, and hygienic operation of the hospital mortuary. This role ensures strict adherence to MOH infection control protocols, maintains the physical chain of custody for deceased patients, and manages environmental safety standards within the cold storage facility. Key responsibilities include receiving bodies, monitoring and recording temperature and humidity levels, coordinating terminal cleaning and disinfection, applying specific MOH precautions for high-risk infectious bodies, and assisting forensic authorities. The position requires a Diploma or Associate Degree, valid SCFHS Registration, and 0-2 years of healthcare experience, with advanced Arabic and intermediate English language skills.
Requirements
Minimum education required is a Diploma or Associate Degree. Requires a valid SCFHS Registration and 0-2 years of experience in healthcare. Advanced Arabic and Intermediate English language skills are necessary. Key competencies include Patient Documentation, Procedures Knowledge, Hygiene, Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, Cybersecurity, and Person-Centered Care.
Description
Job TitleMORTUARY TECHNICIAN.Job FamilyFunctionCOOJob Code30009917Reports to JobAdmission & Discharge divisionJob Description SummaryTechnical position responsible for the dignified, safe, and hygienic operation of the hospital mortuary. Ensures strict adherence to MOH infection control protocols, maintains the physical chain of custody for deceased patients, and manages environmental safety standards within the cold storage facility.Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %0%Strategic Roles & Responsibilities--Operational Roles & Responsibilities %100%Operational Roles & ResponsibilitiesReceive bodies from clinical wards, verifying Dual Identifier tags and documenting chain of custody in the Morgue RegisterMonitor and record temperature and humidity levels of cold chambers based on policies and procedures report deviations immediatelyCoordinate terminal cleaning and disinfection of storage units, hydraulic lifts, and surfaces using hospital-grade agentsApply specific MOH precautions (shrouding/bagging) for High-Risk Infectious bodies (e.g., COVID-19, MERS)Assist forensic authorities with body identification and sample preservation when police cases occurPhysically release bodies to families or municipality servicesMinimum Education RequiredDiploma or Associate DegreeProfessional Certifications RequiredValid SCFHS RegistrationYears of Experience0-2 years of experience in health care.LanguagesArabic : Advanced English : IntermediateFunctional CompetenciesPatient DocumentationProcedures KnowledgeHygieneCore CompetenciesExcellenceIntegrityAccountabilityCybersecurityPerson-Centered CareAcknowledgementPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Addendum TitleN/ASupplemental Work/Experience/Education InformationN/AAddendum DescriptionN/A