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Morgue Attendant receives bodies of deceased patients and helps place bodies in compartment trays. Confirms identification of bodies and releases bodies as appropriate. Being a Morgue Attendant may assist pathologist in performing autopsies. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, Morgue Attendant typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Morgue Attendant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Morgue Attendant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Attendant
  • Covenant Health
  • Ridge, TN FULL_TIME
  • Attendant, Central Transport

    PRN/OCC, Varied shifts

    With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.

    • 283 licensed beds
    • 25 ICU beds
    • 12 intermediate care beds
    • 38 emergency suites
    • 2 cath labs
    • 8 LDRP suites
    • Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
    • Over 800 employees


    Job Objectives

    Provide ancillary assistance to patient care providers who have the responsibility to deliver patient services in a designated service area.

    Recruiter Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

    • Transports/lifts/moves patients to appropriate areas in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
    • Adheres to instructions issued by RN/LPN and to established hospital routines.
    • Observes and reports to the RN/LPN any physical or psychological change in the patient's condition.
    • Helps maintain cleanliness of nursing areas and of the patient's environment.
    • Cleans and assembles equipment.
    • Obtains/delivers items used for patient care.
    • Restocks, organizes and maintains the tank room if responsibility specific to unit(s) worked.
    • Reports to RN for further assignments when previously assigned tasks completed.When assigned as a sitter
      • Utilize white boards for input and communication to help care for patient(s)
      • Know and be familiar with suicide/homicidal precautions
      • Familiarize and understand restraints
      • Reinforce safety precautions on all patients
      • Always communicate any changes in patient’s condition to nurse
      • Be familiar with falls safety risks
    • NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Other duties as assigned.
    • HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

    Education/Knowledge/Skills

    Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly. Must be able to perform simple arithmetic functions. Must complete an in-hospital training course in addition to general and unit specific orientation. Must have knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in duties related to bedside patient care service; understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for patients and in caring for equipment and supplies; and good understanding of asepsis and sterile techniques to avoid infection of patients and self or contamination of equipment and supplies. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

    Experience

    Prior Experience With Patient-related Care Is Preferred.

    Licensure/Certifications

    Must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or be recertified during orientation period. Can be obtained once hired.
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Attendant
  • YMCA of Middle Tennessee
  • Springfield, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Description Pay Range : Starting at $ per hour (depending on experience) Position Summary : Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation wi...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Attendant
  • Ripley Entertainment Inc
  • Gatlinburg, TN FULL_TIME
  • RIPLEYS MOUNTAIN COASTERPAY RATE $16.00 hr!!!Ripley's is growing again and building our team!!! Our newest attraction, The Ripley's Mountain Coaster, is hiring!!! We are searching for team members for...
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Attendant
  • Sonoco
  • Morristown, TN FULL_TIME
  • From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 all while keeping the heart of People Build Businesses ali...
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Attendant
  • SP Plus Corporation
  • NASHVILLE, TN FULL_TIME
  • Overview SP is driven by Our Promise, “Making Every Moment Matter for a World on the Go.” Our team understands that time is scarce, so we are intentional about putting ourselves in the shoes of those ...
  • 23 Days Ago
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Attendant
  • YMCA of Middle Tennessee
  • Brentwood, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Description Pay Range : Starting at $ an hour (depending on experience) Position Summary : Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation wit...
  • 24 Days Ago
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IT Collaboration Engineer
  • Monogram Foods
  • Memphis, TN
  • The Collaboration Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the enhancement of the User Experien...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Collaboration AVP
  • Bank of China USA
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The incumbent will be responsible for the Bank’s collaboration/video meeting and network infrastructure,...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Collaboration Engineer
  • Experis
  • Richmond, VA
  • Experis IT has an exciting 100% Remote opportunity! EST, CST time zones. Collaboration Engineer/1+ year contract 100% Re...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family & Collaboration Liaison
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
  • Largo, FL
  • Job Type Full-time Description ORGANIZATION MISSION: The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is to provide hig...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Collaborating Physician
  • Ziggurat Development LLC
  • Corryton, TN
  • Job Description Job Description About the job: Overview: · On-Site Care of Knoxville is seeking a highly skilled and mot...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (Meadowlark Elementary)
  • Billings Public Schools
  • Billings, MT
  • GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT (Meadowlark Elementary) JobID: 4617 Position Type: Support Staff/General Duty Assistant Date Post...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT, Ponderosa Elementary
  • Billings Public Schools
  • Billings, MT
  • GENERAL DUTY ASSISTANT, Ponderosa Elementary JobID: 4462 Position Type: Support Staff/General Duty Assistant Date Posted...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Night Morgue Attendant
  • WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is recruiting a Night Morgue Attendant. Responsible fo...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Tennessee

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Morgue Attendant jobs
$34,697 to $49,807

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What does a Morgue Attendant do?

Morgue Attendant in Schenectady, NY
Secondly, morgues are not scary, at least not for the reasons people think.
December 01, 2019
Morgue Attendant in Wichita Falls, TX
Morgue attendants work in hospitals, medical examiner facilities, city morgues and funeral homes.
December 09, 2019
Morgue Attendant in Longview, TX
The only two bodies found so far were of two female students, both of which were hidden in the school's morgue.
December 15, 2019