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Job Description
Willed Body Program Manager
Lubbock
44716BR
Position Description
Develops and facilitates the operational procedures for the Willed Body Program (WBP) donor intake, preparation (anatomical embalming), storage, cremation, and disposition. This employee will ensure the integrity of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences and the Willed Body Program are safeguarded through operational procedures that adhere to the State Anatomical Board of Texas and TTUHSC regulations governing the operations of a Willed Body Program, as well as provide support and guidance to the TTUHSC's teaching and research missions. This employee will provide adequate oversight of the preparation and storage facilities while monitoring cadaver material and maintaining all associated files. The Willed Body Program Manager will support the operations and activities of the Willed Body Program. This position reports directly to the Willed Body Program Director.
Major/Essential Functions- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Transports cadavers to approved teaching, training, and research facilities
- Conducts skilled technical work through embalming and preparation of cadaver doors
- Administer/performs the cremation process for the disposition of cadaveric materials
- Prepares cadavers and anatomical specimens for teaching, training, and research purposes
- Assures Willed Body Program supply inventory is procured and ready for use
- Ensures, develops, and oversees accurate record keeping of cadavers, use, cremation, and return
- Maintains a safe microbial environment within the embalming, cremation, and cadaveric storage areas and anatomical labs
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures for use of anatomical specimen and anatomical space
- Monitors, administer, and practice safe/universal precautions for personal and environmental microbial control (sterilization and disinfection)
- Monitors, administers, and maintains a safe microbial environment within the anatomy lab, preparation, and storage areas using mechanical, physical, and chemical methods
- Coordinates and oversees specimen preparation for transfers, teaching, training, and research purposes
- Develop processes and oversees the anatomical cadaveric specimen inventory
- Maintains close communication with the IAS team
- On-call as scheduled - day, night, weekends, holidays
- Keeps accurate records of cadavers and their final disposition
- Ensures the Willed Body Program meets all requirements of the Texas Funeral Service Commission and is always prepared for unannounced state inspections
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures including OSHA regulations
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Transports cadavers to approved teaching, training, and research facilities
- Conducts skilled technical work through embalming and preparation of cadaver doors
- Administer/performs the cremation process for the disposition of cadaveric materials
- Prepares cadavers and anatomical specimens for teaching, training, and research purposes
- Assures Willed Body Program supply inventory is procured and ready for use
- Ensures, develops, and oversees accurate record keeping of cadavers, use, cremation, and return
- Maintains a safe microbial environment within the embalming, cremation, and cadaveric storage areas and anatomical labs
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures for use of anatomical specimen and anatomical space
- Monitors, administer, and practice safe/universal precautions for personal and environmental microbial control (sterilization and disinfection)
- Monitors, administers, and maintains a safe microbial environment within the anatomy lab, preparation, and storage areas using mechanical, physical, and chemical methods
- Coordinates and oversees specimen preparation for transfers, teaching, training, and research purposes
- Develop processes and oversees the anatomical cadaveric specimen inventory
- Maintains close communication with the IAS team
- On-call as scheduled - day, night, weekends, holidays
- Keeps accurate records of cadavers and their final disposition
- Ensures the Willed Body Program meets all requirements of the Texas Funeral Service Commission and is always prepared for unannounced state inspections
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures including OSHA regulations
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of mortuary sciences and five (5) years of anatomical embalming experience. A current Texas Funeral Director and Embalmer's License, a current Crematory Operator License and a current Texas Driver's License. Knowledge of current rules and laws governing the death care industry in the State of Texas as put forth by the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Knowledge of State Anatomical Board of Texas Rules, Principles and Practices.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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