Atlantic Health System·Morristown, New Jersey
Assists pathologists with post-mortem examinations, including organ removal, specimen collection, and body preparation. Responsible for the cleanup and disinfection of the autopsy suite and the proper handling of human remains.
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Diener assists with autopsies, including preparation, support during procedures, and cleanup. Handles and maintains human remains before and after examination, ensuring proper care and compliance with protocols.
Patient Preparation: Retrieves and transports decedents to the autopsy suite, verifies identity, prepares bodies for examination, sets up autopsy tables with instruments, and assists with photographing bodies and identifying features.
Autopsy/Post-Mortem Examination: Assists Pathologist with post-mortem exams, including organ removal, weighing, and specimen collection for toxicology, histology, and microbiology. Operates specialized instruments, documents and labels samples, maintains sterile technique.
Post-Autopsy Duties: Returns organs and sutures bodies, cleans and disinfects autopsy rooms and instruments, disposes of biohazardous waste, preserves specimens, documents activities under Pathologist supervision, and prepares bodies for release to funeral homes or families.
Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
Inventory Management: Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.
Detail-oriented: Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
Organized: Manages workload efficiently and in a timely manner.
Effective communicator: Communicates clearly with Practitioners, Clinicians, Pathologists, patients, Team Members, and other departments.
Critical thinker: Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities and situations.
$24.79/ hour
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
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Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
At Atlantic Health System, we have skilled medical technicians who can collect blood for diagnostic and screening purposes in a family-friendly environment. Laboratories are open any time during regular business hours. COVID-19 testing is available at some Atlantic Health System outpatient laboratories and centers, as well as a sensory room in the Atlantic Health Children’s Specialty Center at Morristown offers a calming space to help make your family’s lab visit a caring and compassionate experience.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is preferred.
Market context
Per diem Diener roles in New Jersey are often sought in hospitals and care settings that need flexible coverage for patient transport, unit support, and basic clinical assistance. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with a high school diploma, familiarity with medical terminology and anatomy, and the ability to work reliably on short notice. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to any direct patient-support or hospital experience.
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