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Orderlies

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Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.

Sample of reported job titles: Attendant, Operating Room Assistant, Orderly, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Escort, Patient Transporter, Radiology Transporter, Transporter

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Tasks  |  Technology Skills  |  Tools Used  |  Knowledge  |  Skills  |  Abilities  |  Work Activities  |  Detailed Work Activities  |  Work Context  |  Job Zone  |  Education  |  Credentials  |  Interests  |  Work Styles  |  Work Values  |  Wages & Employment  |  Job Openings  |  Additional Information

Tasks

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  • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Carry messages or documents between departments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collect soiled linen or trash.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide physical support to patients to assist them to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transport bodies to the morgue.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Medical software — Electronic medical record EMR software; GE Healthcare Centricity EMR; Medical record charting softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Operating system software — Microsoft Windows Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

Hot technology Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

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Knowledge

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  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean medical equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Move patients to or from treatment areas.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assist patients with daily activities.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Feed patients.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Contact With Others — 95% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Disease or Infections — 89% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 87% responded “Very close (near touching).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 90% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 83% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 91% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 73% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 70% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 64% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 63% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 69% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 72% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 74% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 72% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 47% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 57% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 68% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 52% responded “Very important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 51% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 50% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 44% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 44% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 54% responded “Extremely serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 53% responded “Some freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — 40% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Conflict Situations — 52% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 38% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 46% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 32% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 38% responded “Moderately competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 27% responded “No responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
89   High school diploma or equivalent

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7   Less than high school diploma
4   Post-secondary certificate

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $14.44 hourly, $30,030 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 44,000 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 5,800
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Health Care and Social Assistance

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Heart Association external site
  • National Association for Home Care and Hospice external site
  • National Council of State Boards of Nursing external site
  • National Network of Career Nursing Assistants external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing assistants and orderlies external site

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