Job Description

TEMPORARY EXEMPT - In accordance with San Francisco Charter Section 10.104.

Under supervision, transfer remains of deceased persons and surgical specimens to autopsy room and prepares bodies for post-mortem examinations; prepares and releases bodies to morticians, keeps morgue and autopsy room and equipment in clean and orderly condition; and under supervision assists with autopsy procedures; and performs related duties as required. Nature of work involves considerable physical effort and manual dexterity. Rabies exposure is possible.

• Brings bodies of deceased persons from ward to morgue; wraps bodies in sheets and places in refrigerated compartments; checks storage box for proper temperature and anatomical position and proper identification of body.
• Prepares bodies for post-mortem examination and pathological study by cleaning and washing, using necessary solutions; sets up instruments and containers for autopsy; places bodies on autopsy tables.
• Prepares bodies for release to mortician after post-mortem examination by sewing up cavities, aspirating fluids and cleaning bodies.
• Picks up tissue specimens from surgery and other clinics and performs specimen grossing, and specimen disposal or releases as requested.
• Receives animal specimens and prepares them for examination, performs specimen dissection, and prepares tissue for testing at a reference laboratory.
• Cleans autopsy room and sterilizes instruments and equipment delivers soiled linen to laundry, returns clean linen to morgue and storage room, and performs disposal of chemical and biological waste.

The 2520 Morgue Attendant performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Possession of an associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent courses with concentration in Biological Sciences and Anatomy from an accredited college or university; AND

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of experience conducting autopsies or surgical grossing in a hospital or medical examiner setting.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing deadline unless otherwise noted

VERIFICATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Please take the time to thoroughly complete the application. 

SELECTION PROCEDURES:  The selection procedure will include evaluation of the application packet in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. 

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Select the “I’M INTERESTED” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.

APPLICANTS SHOULD RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL in response to every announcement for which they file. After reading the email, retain it for your records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. It is applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date, and they must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, set up your email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org).

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION OR ANY POSITION.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

TERMS OF ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPEAL RIGHTS Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website.

STATEMENT ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION/DRUG TESTING: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test. Medical Examination Information

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e., interferes with the seal between the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing. Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator

NOTE ON ICARE:   Willingness to uphold/abide by ZSFG’s ICARE (I-Introduce, C-Connect, A-Ask, R-Respond, E-Exit) philosophy for employee and patient interactions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:

• INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS
• GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• CONVICTION HISTORY
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OVERVIEW  
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
• DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
• ADA ACCOMMODATION
• VETERANS PREFERENCE
• SENIORITY CREDIT IN PROMOTIONAL EXAMS
• RIGHT TO WORK
• COPIES OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
• DIVERSITY STATEMENT

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Diane Zhou at diane.zhou@sfdph.org.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

-Commitment to providing first-class care and service to all members of the DPH service population, with heightened sensitivity and awareness to racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse members of the DPH’s workforce and patient populations. -Desire and commitment to lead and participate in antiracism, racial justice, and equity work that impacts quality of patient care, and improvements in employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to push and drive change in these areas. -Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse workforce and patient population.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.