Senior Morgue Clerk

Senior Morgue Clerk FT / PT Status – Full\-Time Salary – $20\.15 \- $31\.92 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In\-Office – In\-Office / On\-Site Recruiter – Tammy Alfaro \| talfaro@utah.gov \| 801\-538\-4221 Application Deadline – 7/6/2026, at 6 p.m. Key Responsibilities The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) is seeking a Senior Morgue Clerk with a passion for forensic pathology and hands\-on morgue experience to join our 24/7 team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the intake and release of decedents, maintain meticulous case records, train incoming staff, and work directly alongside Medical Examiner Assistants in the autopsy suite. Because this is an essential public service, candidates must be highly resilient and completely comfortable handling the physical realities, including the distinct sights and smells, inherent to a medical examiner's environment. To support our round\-the\-clock operations, flexibility is required to work at least two to three 12\-hour shifts per week in the morgue, in addition to alternating one weekday, Saturday's and federally observed holidays in the autopsy suite. Please Read Before Applying: Effective July 1, 2021, in\-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders. This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule of both in\-office and telework days. Please note, a position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries. Managing the secure intake and release of decedents, executing precise check\-in protocols that include detailed photography and documentation, chain of custody and verifying all required legal paperwork prior to authorizing custody transfers to funeral homes. Creating case folders for incoming bodies. Entering all information into a computer database (UMED). Maintaining inventory of decedents. Coordinating indigent cremation for qualifying decedents. Taking phone calls from outside agencies (investigative agencies, police, funeral homes, Intermountain Donor Services, etc). Performing maintenance duties (laundry, sweep and mop floors, empty trash, clean working stations, etc). Assisting in autopsy on weekends and holidays (perform photography, transcribe notes, take fingerprints, following sanitary cleaning procedures after each case, transferring bodies from autopsy cart to clean table, wrapping and preparing bodies for funeral home pickup after autopsy, managing personal effects and evidence). Performing evisceration under direction of the pathologist. Approving change of shift requests for morgue clerks with access to the morgue clerk google calendar. Be a go\-to person for questions/concerns from other morgue clerks or other morgue staff. Helping with hiring new morgue clerks, including interviews, training, and sign offs. Assisting in developing Standard Operating Procedures. Working independently without supervision. Sending out reminder emails to part\-time morgue clerks. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications Has a medical background. Able to fulfill flexible full\-time hourly requirements each week. Able to handle the sights and smells associated with the Medical Examiner’s Office. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Able to work actively (stand, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift, pull) for extended periods of time. Detail oriented and has stellar time management skills. Possesses strong communication skills and can use those skills to work with outside agencies effectively and in a professional manner. Has at least one year of previous morgue clerk experience and can use that job knowledge to train new employees. Preference Preference may be given to candidates who: Have medical experience Are current employees of the Office of the Medical Examiner Supplemental Information If offered this position, your continued employment with the OME is contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check. Physical Requirements Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. . Working Conditions Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. About the Role Location – 4451 South 2700 West Taylorsville, UT, 84129 United States Background Check Required – Yes Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – B \- Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include: Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well\-established organization. Career Growth:Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment:Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency Welcome! The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) was established in 1972 and is a part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). We investigate all sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unattended deaths in Utah. For more information about the OME, click here EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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