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Deceased Transportation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Transports deceased patients to the morgue. Transports specimens from clinics to the lab department Informs nurse when taking patient off unit/returning patient to the unit. Informs nursing staff of ...

Patient Transport Tech I - Evenings

Duarte, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

... transportation service vehicle. * Sets up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor's orders. * Transports deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when ...

Patient Transport Tech I - Evenings

Duarte, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

... transportation service vehicle. * Sets up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor's orders. * Transports deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when ...

Transports patients throughout the hospital, assists with in-coming helicopter transports, and transports deceased patients to the morgue. * Responds to all code blue (cardiac or respiratory arrests ...

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Patient Transport Tech I - Evenings

Duarte, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

... transportation service vehicle. * Sets up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor's orders. * Transports deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when ...

Patient Transport Tech I - Per Diem

Duarte, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $22/hr

... transportation service vehicle. * Sets up orthopedic frames, traction, trapeze following doctor's orders. * Transports deceased to body holding area, releases deceased from body holding when ...

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

$18.03 - $24.46/hr

Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

Regular Time Type: Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

$18.75 - $25.44/hr

Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Department: 500110 Transportation Center ... deceased patients. 3.Picks up and delivers on a prescheduled or dispatched basis, a variety of ...

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Deceased Transportation information

What is deceased transportation?

A Deceased Transportation job involves the respectful and professional transfer of deceased individuals from one location to another, such as from a hospital, home, or accident scene to a funeral home, morgue, or crematory. Workers in this field must handle bodies with care, follow legal and health regulations, and often interact with grieving families. The role may require nighttime, weekend, or on-call availability, as well as physical stamina and emotional resilience.

What are the typical working hours and conditions for deceased transportation professionals?

Deceased Transportation professionals often work on an on-call or shift basis, as transportation needs can arise at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The job involves driving to various locations such as hospitals, homes, or accident scenes, and sometimes requires lifting and maneuvering gurneys or stretchers in varied environments. You may work independently or as part of a small team, and interactions with funeral home staff, medical personnel, or bereaved families are common. The role requires maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor under emotionally challenging circumstances. This dynamic work environment offers a vital service and provides opportunities for advancement into funeral services or mortuary operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in deceased transportation?

To excel in Deceased Transportation, you need a valid driver’s license, knowledge of safe handling techniques, and attention to detail, often with completion of industry-specific training or certification. Familiarity with mortuary transport vehicles, proper use of PPE, and adherence to health and safety protocols are vital. Compassion, discretion, strong communication, and professionalism are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this sensitive field. These competencies are critical for ensuring the respectful, safe, and dignified transfer of deceased individuals while supporting grieving families and maintaining compliance with regulations.

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TRANSPORTATION ASST PRN

Moffitt

Long Beach, CA

$16.75/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Summary

The transportation assistant will provide quality customer service and transport patients throughout the Cancer Center in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.Position Highlights: The transportation assistant will provide quality customer service and transport patients throughout the Cancer Center in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. The Ideal Candidate: Will have experience in patient transport or other patient care role. Has working knowledge of lifting techniques with the physical ability necessary for frequent lifting and pushing of light to heavy objects and periods of long standing and walking. Responsibilities: Transports patients in a safe manner and seek assistance when needed or required utilizing appropriate body mechanics at all times. Transports deceased patients to the morgue. Transports specimens from clinics to the lab department Informs nurse when taking patient off unit/returning patient to the unit. Informs nursing staff of all pertinent information and observed changes in patient's condition during or after transport. Responds to code blues and RRTs in the outpatient/inpatient areas and provides patient transport as needed. Assists in the discharge of the patients from the inpatient/outpatient units by escorting patients via wheelchair to the exit area and assisting the patient into the vehicle as needed. Manages inventory of equipment throughout the hospital; assuring equipment is stored in designated areas during the shift. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and deliver equipment needing repair to the appropriate department as requested. Follows infection control policies related but not limited to standard and isolation precautions. Thoroughly cleans wheelchairs and stretchers between patients with a disinfectant spray and setup linen. Communicates in a professional manner to medical staff, patients, families and coworkers. Credentials and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current BLS required.

Salary Range

$16.75 - $16.75

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.


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