As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children’s Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve, we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

The Laboratory Diener/Autopsy Assistant performs various laboratory support procedures in the morgue and autopsy suite. Duties include assisting the Pathologist with autopsies including set-up, evisceration, clean-up and maintenance of morgue and autopsy materials. Work involves practical knowledge in autopsy procedures and support functions. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies must be adhered to.

• Performs assigned pre-autopsy “set up” which may include general equipment maintenance, inventory control and stocking of morgue supplies, maintenance of instruments and tools or other pre-analytical activities.
• Performs evisceration by methods approved by the pathologist and proper labeling of tissue and organ containers and cassettes as specified by pathologist.
• Performs post-autopsy activities including preparation of body for transport and disinfection of instruments and morgue.
• Performs various support activities to pathologist during autopsy including taking notes, weighing organs, label tissue samples.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Specialized (1 year of training beyond high school) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience required.
• Pathologist’s Assistant or Histotechnologist preferred.
• Technical skills and work experiences related to autopsy as described above.

• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.

• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.