MORTUARY TECHNICIAN / مأمور ثلاجة الموتى

About the Company

The role of Mortuary Technician is a critical technical position within our hospital, responsible for the dignified, safe, and hygienic operation of the mortuary. This involves ensuring strict adherence to Ministry of Health (MOH) infection control protocols, maintaining the physical chain of custody for deceased patients, and managing environmental safety standards within the cold storage facility.

About the Role

Operational Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive bodies from clinical wards, verifying "Dual Identifier" tags and documenting chain of custody in the Morgue Register
• Monitor and record temperature and humidity levels of cold chambers based on policies and procedures; report deviations immediately
• Coordinate terminal cleaning and disinfection of storage units, hydraulic lifts, and surfaces using hospital-grade agents
• Apply 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 occur
• Physically release bodies to families or municipality services

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Diploma or Associate Degree

Required Skills

Valid SCFHS Registration

Preferred Skills

Languages: Arabic: Advanced, English: Intermediate