Transporter I
Orlando, FL · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
$14 - $17.75/hr
... the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses. • Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility. • Assists in cleaning equipment and ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$103K/yr
Completes photograph referrals, photographs and prints of dead persons at morgue. * Above listed items have the potential to contain organic or inorganic contaminants to include carcinogens, disease ...
Orlando, FL · On-site
$103K/yr
Completes photograph referrals, photographs and prints of dead persons at morgue. * Above listed items have the potential to contain organic or inorganic contaminants to include carcinogens, disease ...
$67K - $103K/yr
Completes photograph referrals, photographs and prints of dead persons at morgue. Above listed items have the potential to contain organic or inorganic contaminants to include carcinogens, disease ...
$67K - $103K/yr
Completes photograph referrals, photographs and prints of dead persons at morgue. Above listed items have the potential to contain organic or inorganic contaminants to include carcinogens, disease ...
$4.94 - $6.82
0% of jobs
$6.82 - $8.70
0% of jobs
$8.70 - $10.58
0% of jobs
$10.58 - $12.46
0% of jobs
$13.75 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.46 - $14.34
36% of jobs
$14.34 - $16.22
1% of jobs
$16.22 - $18.10
5% of jobs
The median wage is $19.56 / hr.
$18.10 - $19.98
9% of jobs
$19.98 - $21.86
9% of jobs
$22.76 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.86 - $23.74
28% of jobs
$23.74 - $25.62
10% of jobs
$4
$19
$25
| Aspect | Morgue | Medical Examiner |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | None required; often medical or forensic training | Medical degree and forensic pathology certification |
| Work Environment | Facilities where bodies are stored and prepared | Offices, autopsy suites, and crime scenes |
| Employer & Industry | Hospitals, funeral homes, forensic labs | Government agencies, hospitals, forensic institutes |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for roles in death care and forensic work | Legal and forensic investigations of deaths |
The main difference is that a morgue is a facility where bodies are stored and prepared, while a medical examiner is a trained forensic doctor who investigates deaths. Medical examiners perform autopsies and determine causes of death, whereas morgues serve as the location for these processes. Both roles are essential in forensic and death care industries but serve different functions within the process of death investigation.
There are a variety of positions in a morgue, including attendants, pathologists, and security guards. In a mortuary role, you may assist in the preparation of a body for a funeral service or burial, provide cremation services, or perform an autopsy on a deceased individual. Some details of this job vary by location. For example, morgues at universities may focus on donations for science, while morgues in hospitals take donated organs before proceeding to other tasks. Morgue jobs often involve using surgical instruments for postmortem examinations, and you may work on heavily damaged bodies. The ability to remain professional while exposed to death and extremely upsetting sights is essential to this position.

7.4
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Position Summary
TRANSPORTER I
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute (OHJOI)
Department: OHJOI PATIENT TRANSPORT SVC
Position Type: Pool (Per Diem)
24 - 30 hours per week
Position Summary
This self-motivated team member works independently as well as in a team setting to transport patients, equipment, Supplies, and lab specimens throughout the hospital facility. The transporter will help patients get on and off beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Team member will maintain a clean and safe environment by disinfecting equipment before and after patient use.
Licensure/Certification
• BLS/HealthCare Provider certification obtained within 90 days of hire. - renewed every two years.
Experience
Six (6) months Customer Service experience or 6 months volunteer experience preferred
Essential Functions
• Provides safe and efficient transport of patients to all areas of the hospital. Assesses patient to determine the most effective method for transport.
• Communicates vital patient information with the department manager, group leads, and other appropriate
team members.
• Responsible and accountable for reaching individual productivity standards established by the department.
• Transports charts and specimens in an efficient and confidential manner
• Maintains all transportation equipment and assure its cleanliness and sanitary condition.
• Demonstrates ability to log into and manipulate Epic Transportation Dispatching system effectively and
efficiently.
• Understands and demonstrates outstanding customer service behavior and attitude, which will support and facilitate the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health.
• Aids in informing customers, nursing units, and diagnostic departments of delays.
• Proactively seeks prevention of fire and safety hazards by storing equipment in designated areas.
• Possesses the ability to adjust the liter flow and determine cylinder volume in an oxygen tank. Understands
operation the tank gauge
• Has the knowledge and ability to safely remove a telemetry unit from a patient.
• Understands and demonstrates Independent Double Verification using two acceptable identifiers and scans patient wristband
• Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance, punctuality, and display of ID badge.
• Handles work related information in a confidential manner using HIPAA and handoff compliance.
• Cooperates effectively and efficiently with team members to consistently meet the changing needs of the
patient, department, and/or hospital.
• Assists with proper disposition of all deceased persons to the morgue or body cooler as outlined at individual campuses.
• Assists in the distribution and retrieval of clinical equipment throughout the facility.
• Assists in cleaning equipment and restocks standby storage areas or returns it to the equipment room.
• Assists in the distribution, retrieval, and maintenance of durable medical equipment outlined at individual
campuses.
• Transports medications (excluding controlled substances and IV Chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• Additional duties or responsibilities that may not be primary to the role but may be required occasionally or as needed to support the operation of the department
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA,
and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women's health and trauma.
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10,000+ Employees
Orlando, FL, US
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