Part-Time Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Iowa Donor Network

North Liberty, IA 52317, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Personal Care

Job Description

Organization Overview:

Our organization is dedicated to transforming lives and inspiring all to donate life. We are a family of professionals working together to increase awareness around the need for organ and tissue donors alongside nurturing and guiding our families throughout the gift of life. We facilitate the recovery of organs, tissues, and corneas in Iowa. We honor donors and support donor families at the time of donation and on a continuing basis.

We believe in going above and beyond to support donor families during and after the donation process. Our core values are what guide us, allow us to excel at serving our community, and keep our culture at Iowa Donor Network alive:

Serve with Heart: We meet our donor families where they are. We are dedicated to providing compassionate service to all.

Drive and Embrace the Future: We are proactive in our pursuit of excellence and work together to continuously evolve with adaptability

Be Clear, Bold, and Respectful: We are genuine and courageous in our communication. If we see an opportunity for improvement, we shy something to make it better.

Always Own It: we are resilient and passionately pursue our mission. We are personally accountable for taking initiative and delivering on commitments.

Have you been searching for an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself, make a tremendous contribution to your community, and pursue a mission to save lives daily? If so, Iowa Donor Network could be just the organization you have been looking for.

Job Title: Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Location: Office-Onsite Altoona, Iowa or North Liberty, Iowa

Exemption Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

Schedule: Part-Time on-call, includes 24/7/365 coverage, and rotating holiday schedule

Shift: 12-hour shifts, from 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am, minimum of five 12-hour weekend shifts per month

Compensation: $18.00 hourly during training and for administrative tasks (cleaning, meetings, trainings), and then eligible for case pay for transport and embalming.

Job Title:

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Work System:

Recover the Gift

Department/Group:

Embalming & Restoration

Reports To:

Manager of Restoration Services

Location:

Altoona/North Liberty

Position Type:

Part Time

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

OSHA Category:

IDN Culture Statement:

Position Summary:

Responsible for transportation, embalming and reconstruction of donors in compliance with industry standards and IDN policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities:

Perform the embalming process and reconstruction of donors.
Follow Iowa Board of Mortuary Science regulations and IDN policies and procedures.
Transport donors to and from designated establishments.
Confirm donor identity according to IDN policies and procedures.
Perform training with new Funeral Director staff and/or students.
Actively participate in scheduled meetings and trainings to maintain proficiency in embalming and reconstruction process.
Respond to calls within 10 minutes of receiving and arrive at the office within an hour of call or when specified.
Work a rotating, on call schedule with extended hours.
May be called in during peak times when not on the schedule.
Work a minimum of 5, 12-hour weekend shifts per month.

Position Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Degree in mortuary science with a current Iowa Funeral Director’s license required. A minimum of one year licensed embalming experience required. Post donation embalming experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Maintain a current and valid driver’s license and be insurable through IDN’s insurance.
Ability to use computer software such as excel, word, spreadsheets and email.
Ability to coordinate and collaborate in a team environment.
Proven ability to be self directed and work independently.
Effectively communicate via multiple channels with external partners while representing IDN.
Proven ability to successfully perform tasks using attention to detail.
Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills
Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Physical Requirements:

Duties of the position require travel or onsite response to execute essential job functions required in the facilitation of the donation process
Must receive required vaccines based on outlined schedules to protect our employees, healthcare personnel, donors, recipients, and families we may come into contact. (e.g., Influenza obtained annually by December 1st.)
Lift equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
Assist with physical lifting of donors.
Stand for a long duration of time in an embalming room environment.
Stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands).
Handling of sharp surgical instruments which may cause damage or injury if used incorrectly.
Mental and visual fatigue associated with detailed work and long hours.
Travel through the state of Iowa at any given hour of the day or night.
Driving vehicles during various weather and physical conditions that may lead to visual and mental fatigue.
Exposure to biohazardous materials such as blood, other body fluids, communicable diseases and formaldehyde. Standard/universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment required.

Organizational Responsibilities:

It is required that IDN employees demonstrate commitment to the mission and vision, maintain effective communication, exhibit teamwork, respect diversity, follow policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality of all donor, recipient and organizational information, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while meeting productivity standards, observe safety and security procedures, be consistently punctual and dependable, actively participate in performance improvement activities and continually demonstrate behavioral expectations and core values.
Employee’s obligation to maintain the confidentiality of information shall survive the termination of employee’s employment with IDN.
All requirements are subject to modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. I will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by my supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, I know that I must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. I realize neither the job description nor this document creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.