MORTUARY TECHNICIAN. Dhahran -Alhasa مأمور ثلاجة الموتى)

Job Title

MORTUARY TECHNICIAN.

Job Family

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.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities %

0%

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

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Operational Roles & Responsibilities %

100%

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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