Duties:
- The Removal Technician is responsible for the care, removal and transport of human remains from hospital, nursing home or residence in accordance with all state, local and company policies and procedures.
- Part-time, on-call schedule based on availability between the hours of 5pm and 8am, seven days a week.
- Must live in close proximity (within 20 minutes of our location) for a quick response time.
- Professional appearance and attire required.
- Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform “first call” removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures
- Adhere to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing and/or authority regulations
- Promote a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
- Maintains and ensures removal vehicle is clean inside and out and is properly maintained.
- Maintains adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment in removal vehicles
- The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School or GED equivalent Experience
- Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record
- Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset, or willingness to learn
- Above average communication skills
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi task and set priorities
- Detail oriented
- Professional and team player
- Good written and verbal communication skills needed for interactions with grieving families and co-workers to generate accurate, timely responses to questions and requests in a calm, professional manner;
- Collaborate easily with co-workers, keep shared information up to date, and work well independently.
- Communicates in a timely and effective manner with manager
- Ability to interface well with personnel at all levels
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
- Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
- Basic computer skills required
If interested, please call 254-752-5900 or email Funeral Home Manager, Jim Geeslin at Jim@LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
