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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for city morgue in the United States is $25.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Working at a city morgue generally involves assisting with the receipt, documentation, and examination of deceased individuals, supporting autopsies, and helping maintain accurate records for legal and investigative purposes. You can expect to collaborate with medical examiners, pathologists, law enforcement, and sometimes grieving families, often in a highly secured, clinical setting. The work requires strict adherence to health and safety protocols, as well as the ability to handle sometimes emotionally challenging situations professionally. Many city morgues offer opportunities to specialize, such as forensic investigations or administrative roles, allowing you to develop valuable career skills. A collaborative, team-oriented environment ensures that complex cases are handled efficiently and with dignity.

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To thrive working in a city morgue, you need a background in mortuary science, forensic studies, or a related life sciences field, along with attention to detail and a strong sense of procedural protocol. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, evidence handling procedures, and possibly certification in forensic pathology or mortuary operations is often required. Emotional resilience, empathy, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills that set candidates apart. These skills are essential for maintaining safety, legal compliance, and sensitivity while working with deceased individuals and supporting investigations.

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Lead Specimen Management Tech (Full-Time, Evenings/Nights)

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester, NY

$19.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


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Job description

Job Title: Lead Specimen Management Tech

Department: Specimen Processing

Location: Rochester Regional Elmgrove | 160 Elmgrove Pk. Rochester, NY 14624

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Evening/night shift, 6:00p - 2:30a

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager, oversees daily operational needs of the department associated with staffing, education, competency and quality improvement. Assures that decisions related to scope of responsibility are made within all department, hospital and regulatory agency guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Has a thorough understanding of every area of the division. Has the ability to fill in for any staffing slot or workflow issue, including the HIS and LIS computer systems; this may include at off-site locations.
  • Through mentoring, coaching and positive reinforcement, provides direction and assists Supervisors and Manager and Director in facilitating operations and workflow to assure work is completed timely, service areas are
    appropriately staffed and team is meeting all service and quality standards.
  • Responsible for creating staff schedules and maintaining changes to assure day to day operations are covered including re-arranging and dispatching staff as needed.
  • Assists in the approval of vacation time.
  • Assists in adjusting or completing timecards and documenting adjustments based on changes on the schedule.
  • Under the direction of Supervisor/Manager or designee, assists with personnel duties such as orienting, training, performance evaluations and coaching for performance improvement.
  • Responsible for the oversight and direct teaching to all system inpatient and outpatient departments as it relates to Pathology and the morgue processes. This includes but is not limited to nursing
  • Adheres to staffing budgets, notifying Supervisors or Manager of discrepancies and overtime.
  • May be asked to troubleshoot problems, interpret information on the requisitions, and research test requests.
  • Based on Quality Assurance Data is responsible for determining gaps in quality and competency that can affect patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Proactively engage team members where gaps in performance are identified and provide education and training to bring quality and service to appropriate levels as outlined by policy/procedure and assuring success with quality goals as established by laboratory/ambulatory leadership.
  • Responsible for coordination of all morgue activities, autopsies and all processes surrounding autopsies as well as movement of deceased into and out of the morgue. This includes assisting nursing units and ED as well as all affiliates who transport deceased patients to RGH for autopsy.
  • Demonstrates commitment to the RRH Standards of Behavior consistently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3-5 yrs of relevant laboratory experience with increasing responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.50 - $23.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14624

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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