Donated Body Supervisor

Title: Donated Body Supervisor

Employee Classification: Willed Body Spvr

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

Department: HSC-Donated Body-350050

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $53,136.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Donated Body Program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth supports education, research, and professional training through the ethical management and stewardship of anatomical donations. The program oversees donor registration, preservation, utilization, inventory management, and final disposition while maintaining the highest standards of donor dignity, regulatory compliance, and accountability. Through partnerships with academic programs, researchers, and healthcare professionals, the program provides essential resources that advance health sciences education, clinical training, and scientific discovery while honoring the profound gift of donor participation.

Position Overview

The Donated Body Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of all transport staff within the Willed Body Program. This role ensures the efficient, professional, and respectful transportation of deceased individuals in accordance with departmental protocols and legal requirements. The Supervisor will lead the recruitment, training, and scheduling of transport personnel, maintain supply inventories, address staff performance issues and updating protocols. This position requires oversight of a 24/7 operation, ensuring staff availability for round-the-clock coverage and providing technical support to transport personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years experience in the transportation of bodies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates in science or mortuary science with at least 2 years experience in related field.

Job Duties

• Directly supervise and manage a team of transport staff, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Lead the recruitment process, and overseeing the onboarding process for new hires.
• Develop, implement, and oversee training programs and SOPs for all new hires, ensuring they meet DBP standards for transport procedures, safety protocols, and client service.
• Update and maintain staff training documents quarterly, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Create and manage work schedule for all transport staff, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage and maintaining effective communication.
• Coordinate staffing, track time-off requests, and ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts, including on-call rotations.
• Oversee inventory management for all transport-related supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
• Resolve operational issues, coordinate logistics for body transportation, and ensure the timely execution of duties in a respectful and professional manner.
• Carefully handle emergencies, urgent transport requests, and operational challenges as they arise.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Low temperatures.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Elevated temperatures.
• Noisy environments.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.