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Springfield, MA · On-site
Assists with morgue transport. 5) Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse. 6) Assembles orthopedic equipment as required. 7) Complete daily standing ...
Springfield, MA · On-site
Assists with morgue transport. 5) Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse. 6) Assembles orthopedic equipment as required. 7) Complete daily standing ...
Springfield, MA · On-site
Assists with morgue transport. 5) Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse. 6) Assembles orthopedic equipment as required. 7) Complete daily standing ...
Springfield, MA · On-site
Assists with morgue transport. 5) Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse. 6) Assembles orthopedic equipment as required. 7) Complete daily standing ...
Springfield, MA · On-site
Assists with morgue transport. 5) Relieves intermittent observers and constant companions as requested by the charge nurse. 6) Assembles orthopedic equipment as required. 7) Complete daily standing ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$15 - $19/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Florence, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Florence, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
Northampton, MA · On-site
$18.10 - $25.16/hr
Transport and lift bodies into the morgue. * Transport blood to the floors as requested. * With, or without, nursing personnel, transfer patients onto and/or off beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers ...
$5.27 - $7.27
0% of jobs
$7.27 - $9.28
0% of jobs
$9.28 - $11.28
0% of jobs
$11.28 - $13.28
0% of jobs
$14.66 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.28 - $15.29
36% of jobs
$15.29 - $17.29
1% of jobs
$17.29 - $19.29
5% of jobs
The median wage is $20.85 / hr.
$19.29 - $21.30
9% of jobs
$21.30 - $23.30
9% of jobs
$24.27 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.30 - $25.30
28% of jobs
$25.30 - $27.31
10% of jobs
$5
$20
$27
| 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.

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