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Position range in Gulf Coast $47k - $70k Per Year Morgue Tech

FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL

Occupation:

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Location:

Rosenberg, TX - 77471

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Rotating Shift

Posted:

08/27/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/30/2026

Expires:

09/26/2026

Job #: 17061585

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Rotating Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Morgue Tech Receives, photographs, tags and appropriately stores decedents along with associated evidence, valuables and personal effects Undresses, washes, weighs, measures and photographs decedents in preparation for autopsy examination Assists in opening abdominal, thoracic and cranial cavities during autopsy and removes, weighs and measures organ and fluid specimens Closes postmortem incisions utilizing surgical needles and sutures and ensures proper storage of decedents until release Performs and processes x-rays and CT scans of bodies and specimens. Obtains 40-hour CT scan training and radiation safety training. Maintains continuing education credits for CT scans. Wears radiation badge to detect yearly exposure amounts of radiation for reporting purposes. Fingerprints decedents prior to release, using specialized fingerprinting techniques as required and confirms adequate identification photographs were taken Obtains, labels and transports specimens to Toxicology section Enters data regarding decedents evidence and personal effects into the computer system Maintains inventory of evidence and/or property in a secure environment ensuring the protection and preservation of the chain of custody Inventories medications of decedents and secures them appropriately Maintains recovered osteological and skeletal specimens under appropriate conditions and security Contacts funeral homes regarding release and pick up of decedents Cleans and maintains autopsy trays, surgical instruments and equipment, body coolers, and the morgue work areas Receipts funds from decedents buried under the Countys pauper burial program, when required May testify in a court of law regarding procedures of handling, inventory and maintenance of decedents, evidence and/or property held in custody Performs related duties as required Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED. 3 years general office and administrative experience; additional education in a related field may be submitted for experience. Knowledge of human anatomy; knowledge of and skill in the utilization of radiological techniques; knowledge of health and safety standards and practices. Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software; knowledge of basic office procedures. Skill in filing and organizing of material; skill in operating personal computer and basic office equipment. Ability to understand and follow instruction and strict operating procedures; ability to maintain records; ability to compile data and organize reports. Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside agencies and the general public. All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Background requirement:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. (Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates with criminal backgrounds will not be considered for employment.)