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Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400159 Institute for

Innovative Educ Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:

$61,000.00 - $85,400.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Performs duties and responsibilities associated with the body donor program and provides for the needs of educational, service, and research programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists families in regard to donation of remains to the University's body donor program. Makes removals from, and deliveries to public and private institutions. Designates appropriate uses of donor remains in accordance with rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of the Public Health Law of the State of New York and the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States Inc. Receives donations and completes death certificates, files death certificates with the Bureau of Vital Statistics on behalf of the family and the University. Obtains burial or cremation permits as required. Maintains records of all committed and received remains as well as ultimate disposal records. Signs and returns each New York State burial, transit, or cremation permits to the Bureau of Vital Statistics as necessary. Performs embalming procedures. Cremates remains and arranges for return of the ashes to families, or ultimate disposal as programmatically defined. Operates and maintains an embalming laboratory, cadaver storage facility, and crematorium. Maintains Gross Anatomy laboratories. Provides services and supplies specimens to University programs or associated educational, service or research institutions. Works closely with department heads regarding medical post-graduate training programs and professional medical staff skills maintenance activities. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from Mortuary Science and Embalming School and 2 years of related work experience and developed degree of sensitivity and professional deportment required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capable of handling heavy weights and be able to work highly irregular working hours and operational arrangements required Registry-eligible for Sextant of the University of Rochester Crematorium facility required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Funeral License by the State of New York as a Registered Funeral Director/Embalmer upon hire required and

DL NUMBER

- Driver License, Valid and in State by the State of New York upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.