Diener Autopsy Technician

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.u00a0With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.u00a0At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.u00a0The Diener/Autopsy Technician performs technical work in support of the Post-Mortem Collection Program's Research Pathologist in conducting postmortem research collections. The primary role of the Autopsy Technician is preparing the body for collection, assisting with external and internal examinations (dissecting, eviscerating, retracting, using bone saw, etc.), collection of samples, preparing the body for release, and cleaning bodies, instruments, and examination rooms. Additionally, the Autopsy Technician manages flow of specimens and inventory throughout the morgue/lab space and is the primary contact for funeral home and vendor personnel within the facility. ResponsibilitiesResponsible for receiving and releasing bodies and maintaining the proper chain of custody with regard to the human remains.Prepares examination room for collection including laying out supplies and instruments, transferring of body to autopsy table, undressing and documenting clothing and all property received with the body, removing blood, body fluids, and other debris from body.Prepares body for autopsy; may open bodies and/or remove organs or tissues under direction from the Research Pathologist; sutures and cleans body upon completion of autopsy.Respond to calls outside of traditional work hours as necessary to transport bodies and assist in postmortem collectionsEnsures proper handling, transfers, labeling and storing of specimensClean and maintain work area and equipment using sanitation/decontamination, safety, and biohazard control measures[]{style=

Created: 2026-04-23