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OneLegacy

Ocular Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA

$18 - $22.75/hr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Facility Cleaning and ...

OneLegacy

Ocular Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Facility Cleaning and ...

County of Shasta, CA

Adult Custody Cook I/II

Anderson, CA · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner. The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail ...

County of Shasta

Adult Custody Cook I/II

Redding, CA

$45K - $61K/yr

Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner. The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail ...

County of Mendocino, CA

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$86K - $105K/yr

Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations. * Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 ...

County of Mendocino

Deputy Sheriff-Coroner

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$86K - $105K/yr

Arrests and/or transports suspects or prisoners to jail, court or other locations. Performs specialized duties such as serving as Personnel Officer, Field Training Officer, Range Master, K-9 handler ...

OneLegacy

Surgical Recovery Technician

Redlands, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Surgical Technologist ...

OneLegacy

Surgical Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA

$18 - $22.75/hr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Surgical Technologist ...

OneLegacy

Surgical Recovery Technician

Redlands, CA · On-site

$52K - $56K/yr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Surgical Technologist ...

OneLegacy

Surgical Recovery Technician

Redlands, CA

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Surgical Technologist ...

OneLegacy

Surgical Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes. Surgical Technologist ...

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How much do coroner transport jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for coroner transport in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a coroner transport?

A Coroner Transport job involves the transportation of deceased individuals from the scene of death to the coroner’s office, morgue, or funeral home. The role requires professionalism, respect for the deceased and their families, and adherence to legal procedures. Transport personnel may work with law enforcement and medical examiners to ensure proper handling and documentation. This job often requires availability for on-call hours and the ability to lift and move bodies safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in coroner transport?

To thrive as a Coroner Transport, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and a valid driver's license, with some employers requiring training in biohazard safety or mortuary practices. Familiarity with transport vehicles equipped for body removal, chain-of-custody documentation, and GPS navigation systems is typically necessary. Compassion, discretion, and strong communication skills are important for interacting with grieving families and other professionals. These abilities ensure respectful handling of decedents, legal compliance, and sensitive interactions during difficult circumstances.

What are some typical challenges or situations faced by coroner transport professionals?

Coroner Transport professionals often encounter emotionally challenging situations, such as interacting with grieving families and handling traumatic death scenes. The role may involve work during irregular hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays, since call-outs can happen at any time. Transport workers must also carefully follow protocols to maintain the dignity of the deceased and the integrity of evidence. While emotionally demanding, the work is crucial in supporting both investigative processes and the needs of families, and it offers opportunities to develop skills valued in public safety, mortuary, or forensic fields.

Are coroner transport jobs in high demand?

Coroner transport jobs are generally in steady demand due to the ongoing need for transportation of deceased individuals in forensic and medical settings. Employment levels can vary based on local government budgets and healthcare infrastructure, but these roles are essential and tend to have consistent demand. Certification and experience in transportation or mortuary services can improve job prospects.

How do you become a coroner transport?

To become a coroner transport worker, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions may require a valid driver's license and experience with vehicle operation. Training on handling deceased individuals and understanding safety protocols is often provided on the job, and physical stamina is important due to the nature of the work.
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Infographic showing various Coroner Transport job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,208 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Medical Examiner Donation Specialist-Night Shift

OneLegacy

Azusa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Join Us in Transforming Lives Every Day
At OneLegacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope. Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration, our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives.
Job Type: Full-time; Non-exempt
Work Hours: Performs an eighty-hour bi-weekly schedule as determined by assigned shift. Required to be available evenings, holiday, and weekends as needed.
Work Setting: In-person and Field Service Area
Location: Azusa, CA
Travel: Required to travel by personal auto, OneLegacy autos, and/or air to meeting sites and other locations.
Summary of Functions:
The Medical Examiner Donation Specialist (MEDS) is responsible for maximizing donation opportunities at all our partner coroner and medical examiner offices. The MEDS is also responsible for representing OneLegacy to develop those relationships that will maximize the potential for organ, eye and tissue donation as well as assisting in determining if the tissue is suitable for recovery and transplantation. The MEDS is also responsible for gathering clinical information on all CME referrals from the referral facility and additional healthcare providers and will assist in donor allocation as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
  1. Accountable for coroner and medical examiner's tissue referral and donation performance.
  2. Performs screening at the coroner offices to identify potential donors.
  3. Performs medical record review and qualifies a donor for recovery.
  4. Collaborates and builds working relationships with Medical Examiner/Coroner/Sherriff staff.
  5. Obtains CME release for donor recovery.
  6. Performs Recovery Coordination as needed.
  7. Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with OneLegacy policies and procedures, the standards and regulations as outlined by the FDA, UNOS, CMS, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  8. Collaborates with OneLegacy team members and key Medical Examiner and Coroner partners to provide real time referral support and assess the effectiveness of the donation process.
  9. Collaborates with OneLegacy team members and partners to develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes that maximize organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Required functions of the Medical Examiner Donation Specialist:
CME Screening:
  1. Performs screening for potential donors at the Medical Examiner/Coroner facilities.
  2. Gathers information from the coroner's databases, medical records, and investigations reports.
  3. Collaborates, builds, and maintains working relationships with Medical Examiner/Coroner staff.
  4. Interviews pathologist and obtains COD and autopsy findings.
  5. Coordinates with Coroner personnel on the recovery time logistics for specimen collection, autopsy scheduling, request for Photos/X-rays, and other processing to identify potential referrals.
  6. Performs physical exam of potential donors.
  7. Performs specimen collection and request for specimen hold and release.
  8. Obtains authorization to recover on consented tissue donors for transplant/research within the CME/Coroner jurisdiction.
  9. Collect coroner post-recovery follow up information, such as autopsy report/COD/Investigation, reports as requested by Donor Information Department or Eye Bank Operations.
  10. Conducts interviews of investigator or pathologist consult on recovered donors as requested by Donor Information Department or Eye Bank Operations.
  11. Communicates in real time with various departments throughout the organization regarding organ and tissue donation.
  12. Enters screening information into Electric Medical Records system.
  13. Reports referral to the Family Care Center departments for approach.
  14. Communicates with Eye Bank staff regarding autopsy scheduling.
  15. Documents screening information into the Electronic Medical Records system.
  16. Transports tissue to end user.

Referral Management:
  1. Responsible for gathering clinical information on all hospital referrals that are ME/Coroner cases when applicable.
  2. Reviews cases for suitability, post triage completion by other Coordinators, for accuracy and completeness.
  3. Works with FCC Shift leads to maintain updates and help manage the digitalDONOR status board.
  4. Coordinates recovery logistics as applicable to the case such as CME permission, transportation of the donor, etc.

  1. Reviews cases for suitability, post triage completion by other Coordinators, for accuracy and completeness.

Other Required Functions:
  1. Perform timely chart corrections when requested by Quality Systems and/or Eye Bank.
  2. Ability to work independently without supervision.
  3. Required to have a sense of urgency when called in for a recovery.
  4. Required to drive at night.
  5. Excellent night vision.
  6. Pay close attention to detail.
  7. Required to be competent in the use of a laptop computer, desktop computer or mobile device.
  8. Required to be competent with using email.
  9. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Administrative Work:
  1. Example of Administrative Work:
    • CME screening, delivery of Tissue to end user, acquisition of Medical Records, Policy & Procedure reading, in office training sessions, meeting attendance, online training performed at a OL facility and chart corrections.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Required to have one of the following: Completion of an EMT program, completion of a Surgical Technologist program, current or previous licensure as a paramedic. Previous experience in tissue or organ recovery.
Experience: Three years of experience in an allied health field such as (embalming, physiology, anatomy, mortuary sciences, surgical, EMS, EMT, ER Technologist, paramedic, pathology).
Certifications/License: CEBT or CTBS certification preferred. Required to have CTBS within 2 years of working in the position. OneLegacy requires employees to maintain their current California driver's license and current vehicle insurance based on California minimum insurance coverage standards.
Requirement: Must be able to pass a Coroner Office background check.
Equipment: Reliable automotive transportation is required. Required to have reliable cellphone when available to work.
Pay Range: $52,325-$74,233.25
  • Night Shift differential available
  • The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, OneLegacy considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans -Employer pays 90% of premium cost for employee
  • 19 days of PTO
  • 2 Floating Holidays
  • 10 Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Wellness Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Gym Onsite
  • Mileage Reimbursement to applicable positions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual discretionary 8% Employer contribution
  • School Loan Forgiveness

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