Summary
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is seeking a Mortuary Technician for its hospital mortuary in Dhahran. The role involves receiving and documenting deceased patients, monitoring cold-storage conditions, coordinating cleaning and disinfection, and releasing bodies to families or municipal services. The technician also follows MOH infection-control precautions and may assist forensic authorities with identification and sample preservation. A diploma or associate degree, valid SCFHS registration, 0–2 years of healthcare experience, advanced Arabic, and intermediate English are required.
The posting
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Job Title
MORTUARY TECHNICIAN.
Function
COO
Job Code
30009917
Reports to Job
Admission & Discharge division
Job Description Summary
Technical 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.
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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
Minimum Education Required
Diploma or Associate Degree
Professional Certifications Required
Valid SCFHS Registration
Years of Experience
0-2 years of experience in health care.
Languages
Arabic : Advanced
English : Intermediate
Functional Competencies
- Patient Documentation
- Procedures Knowledge
- Hygiene
Core Competencies
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Cybersecurity
- Person-Centered Care
Acknowledgement
Please 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.
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