Mortuary Technician

About the role

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is hiring a Mortuary Technician in Al-Hasa. This is a technical position within the Admission & Discharge division, reporting to the COO, responsible for the dignified, safe and hygienic operation of the hospital mortuary. It ensures strict adherence to MOH infection control protocols, maintains the physical chain of custody for deceased patients and manages environmental safety standards in the cold storage facility.

Key responsibilities

• Receive bodies from clinical wards, verify "Dual Identifier" tags and document the chain of custody in the Morgue Register
• Monitor and record temperature and humidity levels of cold chambers according to policy and procedures, and 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 such as COVID-19 and MERS cases
• Assist forensic authorities with body identification and sample preservation when police cases occur
• Physically release bodies to families or municipality services

Required profile

• Diploma or associate degree
• Valid SCFHS registration
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare
• Advanced Arabic and intermediate English

Required skills

• Patient documentation
• Knowledge of procedures
• Hygiene