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A '''diener''' is a [[morgue]] worker responsible for handling, moving, and cleaning the [[corpse]] (though, at some institutions dieners perform the entire dissection at autopsy). Dieners are also referred to as '''morgue attendants''', '''autopsy technicians''', and other titles that can vary from region to region. The word is derived from the [[German language|German]] word ''Leichendiener'', which literally means ''corpse servant'' ("''diener''" means ''[[servant]]''.<ref>[[University of Chemnitz]]. Dictionary De - En. [http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?o=3021;service=deen;iservice=de-en;query=Diener http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?o=3021;service=deen;iservice=de-en;query=Diener]. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.</ref><ref>LEO GmbH Dictionary/Wörterbuch. URL: [http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=/oHL..&search=Diener http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=/oHL..&search=Diener]. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.</ref>). |
A '''diener''' is a [[morgue]] worker responsible for handling, moving, and cleaning the [[corpse]] (though, at some institutions dieners perform the entire dissection at autopsy). Dieners are also referred to as '''morgue attendants''', '''autopsy technicians''', and other titles that can vary from region to region. The word is derived from the [[German language|German]] word ''Leichendiener'', which literally means ''corpse servant'' ("''diener''" means ''[[servant]]''.<ref>[[University of Chemnitz]]. Dictionary De - En. [http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?o=3021;service=deen;iservice=de-en;query=Diener http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?o=3021;service=deen;iservice=de-en;query=Diener]. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.</ref><ref>LEO GmbH Dictionary/Wörterbuch. URL: [http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=/oHL..&search=Diener http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=/oHL..&search=Diener]. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.</ref>). |
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A diener performs a number of different tasks in medical schools and [[Morgue|morgues]]. Helping a [[Pathology|pathologist]] with examining and reconstructing [[Cadaver|cadavers]] are main tasks performed by a diener. |
A diener performs a number of different tasks in medical schools and [[Morgue|morgues]]. Helping a [[Pathology|pathologist]] with examining and reconstructing [[Cadaver|cadavers]] are main tasks performed by a diener.<sup>.</sup> A diener assists a pathologist or physician during an [[autopsy]] completing a variety of tasks such as handling necessary tools and supplies, preparation of the dead body before and after autopsy which includes organ disposal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https ://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/0600/gs0625.pdf "Position Classification Standard for Autopsy Assistant Series|title=Position Classification Standard for Autopsy Assistant Series|last=Management|first=U.S. Office of Personnel|date=1961|website=|publisher=|access-date=Feb 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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In addition to physical work with a pathologist and cadavers, dieners do work such as record keeping of identification and documentation of cadavers in the form of items such as [[Death certificate|death certificates]]. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.aaptuk.org/go/careers|title = A Career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist.|date = |access-date = 15 February 2016|website = APT Careers.|publisher = Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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In the American [[Moravian Church]]. German: Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine, the men and particularly the women, who serve in various church services, like the [[Lovefeast]], are called "Dieners", from the German title for their office, ''Saaldiener'' or "chapel servant". |
In the American [[Moravian Church]]. German: Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine, the men and particularly the women, who serve in various church services, like the [[Lovefeast]], are called "Dieners", from the German title for their office, ''Saaldiener'' or "chapel servant". |
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== Education == |
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Education requirements for a diener includes a high school diploma or a [[General Educational Development|GED]] certificate. It also includes completion of one year of undergraduate coursework composed of at least six semester hours in courses including [[biology]], [[Anatomy|human anatomy]], [[physiology]], [[zoology]], or [[criminal justice]] with laboratory work as well. Becoming a diener also includes previous experience working as a [[Radiology|radiologist]] or a laboratory assistant which involved use of surgical tools or grew human anatomy knowledge, instead of any undergraduate course work.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.denvergov.org/Portals/671/documents/Job_Descriptions/Forensic%20Autopsy%20Technician%20rev%206-28-09.pdf|title=Forensic Autopsy Technician|last=|first=|date=|website=Forensic Autopsy Technician|publisher=|access-date=Feb 15, 2016}}</ref> Dieners can use their work experience to pursue a degree in similar fields such as [[Forensic science|forensics]], clinical laboratory work, and law enforcement.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6NADwphGDuwC|title=Career Opportunities in Forensic Science|last=Echaore-McDavid|first=Susan|last2=McDavid|first2=Richard A.|date=2010-04-21|publisher=Infobase Publishing|isbn=9781438110721|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Training == |
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In the beginning stages of working as a diener, there are certain training requirements. Formal training requirements for a diener includes manual handling, infection control, and safety procedures. Formal training has two parts: Taught Units and Workplace Competency. The first portion, Taught Units, consists of five different sections. The five sections are Human Anatomy and Physiology for Anatomical Pathology Technologists, Governance and Administration of Mortuary Practices, Health and Safety in the [[Morgue|Mortuary]], Microbiology and infection Control for Anatomical Pathology Technologists, and Principles of Effective Communication for Anatomical Pathology Technologists. The second portion of formal training, Workplace Competency Units, consists of five sections as well. The five sections are Assist with [[Post-mortem (disambiguation)|Post Mortem]] Examinations, Preparation and Operation of a Mortuary, Prepare for Post Mortem Examinations, Team Working, and Viewing of the Dead. In addition to formal training, dieners learn how to do basic tasks through shadowing a mentor.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Skills == |
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In order to be a diener, certain skills are necessary for job performance. Skills a diener needs includes physical strength, reasoning, problem solving, attention to detail, and stress tolerance. In addition to the above skills, integrity/honesty, visual identification, flexibility, and reading are other important skills a diener should possess. Another skill related to the job of a diener is the ability to work with human remains, [[Diagnosis|diagnostic]] tools, surgical instruments involved in a death investigation. A diener is also required to be knowledgeable of lab and safety techniques including the collection and preservation of evidence and any tasks involving any chemical, biological, [[Microbiology|microbiological]], [[Pathogen|pathogenic]] and miscellaneous hazards.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Places of Employment == |
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A diener can work in different areas. Those areas include hospital morgues and medical schools. There are multiple duties within the position and the duties of a diener are typically the same wherever employed. One of the main duties of a diener is to assist in autopsies. One duty in assisting with autopsies includes positioning patients in order for them to be fingerprinted. Another task done as a part of assisting with autopsies involves the removal of [[Organ (anatomy)|organs]], [[Tissue (biology)|tissues]], and any fluids (such as blood) from the body of the dead. <ref name=":1" /> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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A diener is a morgue worker responsible for handling, moving, and cleaning the corpse (though, at some institutions dieners perform the entire dissection at autopsy). Dieners are also referred to as morgue attendants, autopsy technicians, and other titles that can vary from region to region. The word is derived from the German word Leichendiener, which literally means corpse servant ("diener" means servant.[1][2]).
A diener performs a number of different tasks in medical schools and morgues. Helping a pathologist with examining and reconstructing cadavers are main tasks performed by a diener.. A diener assists a pathologist or physician during an autopsy completing a variety of tasks such as handling necessary tools and supplies, preparation of the dead body before and after autopsy which includes organ disposal.[3]
In addition to physical work with a pathologist and cadavers, dieners do work such as record keeping of identification and documentation of cadavers in the form of items such as death certificates. [4]
In the American Moravian Church. German: Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine, the men and particularly the women, who serve in various church services, like the Lovefeast, are called "Dieners", from the German title for their office, Saaldiener or "chapel servant".
Education
Education requirements for a diener includes a high school diploma or a GED certificate. It also includes completion of one year of undergraduate coursework composed of at least six semester hours in courses including biology, human anatomy, physiology, zoology, or criminal justice with laboratory work as well. Becoming a diener also includes previous experience working as a radiologist or a laboratory assistant which involved use of surgical tools or grew human anatomy knowledge, instead of any undergraduate course work.[5] Dieners can use their work experience to pursue a degree in similar fields such as forensics, clinical laboratory work, and law enforcement.[6]
Training
In the beginning stages of working as a diener, there are certain training requirements. Formal training requirements for a diener includes manual handling, infection control, and safety procedures. Formal training has two parts: Taught Units and Workplace Competency. The first portion, Taught Units, consists of five different sections. The five sections are Human Anatomy and Physiology for Anatomical Pathology Technologists, Governance and Administration of Mortuary Practices, Health and Safety in the Mortuary, Microbiology and infection Control for Anatomical Pathology Technologists, and Principles of Effective Communication for Anatomical Pathology Technologists. The second portion of formal training, Workplace Competency Units, consists of five sections as well. The five sections are Assist with Post Mortem Examinations, Preparation and Operation of a Mortuary, Prepare for Post Mortem Examinations, Team Working, and Viewing of the Dead. In addition to formal training, dieners learn how to do basic tasks through shadowing a mentor.[4]
Skills
In order to be a diener, certain skills are necessary for job performance. Skills a diener needs includes physical strength, reasoning, problem solving, attention to detail, and stress tolerance. In addition to the above skills, integrity/honesty, visual identification, flexibility, and reading are other important skills a diener should possess. Another skill related to the job of a diener is the ability to work with human remains, diagnostic tools, surgical instruments involved in a death investigation. A diener is also required to be knowledgeable of lab and safety techniques including the collection and preservation of evidence and any tasks involving any chemical, biological, microbiological, pathogenic and miscellaneous hazards.[5]
Places of Employment
A diener can work in different areas. Those areas include hospital morgues and medical schools. There are multiple duties within the position and the duties of a diener are typically the same wherever employed. One of the main duties of a diener is to assist in autopsies. One duty in assisting with autopsies includes positioning patients in order for them to be fingerprinted. Another task done as a part of assisting with autopsies involves the removal of organs, tissues, and any fluids (such as blood) from the body of the dead. [5]
Trivia
Season 5, Episode 14 of Homicide: Life on the Street, in which a morgue attendant is suspected of stealing personal items from the bodies of murder victims, is titled "Diener."
Martha Serpas's poem "The Diener" uses the word in all these ways.
References
- ^ University of Chemnitz. Dictionary De - En. http://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/dings.cgi?o=3021;service=deen;iservice=de-en;query=Diener. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.
- ^ LEO GmbH Dictionary/Wörterbuch. URL: http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=/oHL..&search=Diener. Accessed on: March 31, 2007.
- ^ Management, U.S. Office of Personnel (1961). [https ://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/0600/gs0625.pdf "Position Classification Standard for Autopsy Assistant Series "Position Classification Standard for Autopsy Assistant Series"]. Retrieved Feb 22, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ a b "A Career as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist". APT Careers. Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ^ a b c "Forensic Autopsy Technician" (PDF). Forensic Autopsy Technician. Retrieved Feb 15, 2016.
- ^ Echaore-McDavid, Susan; McDavid, Richard A. (2010-04-21). Career Opportunities in Forensic Science. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 9781438110721.
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