Orderlies
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.
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Salary Information
Orderlies: $37,700 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. | General |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | General |
| Provide information to coworkers. | General |
| Relay information between personnel. | General |
| Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. | General |
| Clean medical equipment. | General |
| Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. | General |
| Transport biological or other medical materials. | General |
| Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. | General |
| Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. | General |
| Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Feed patients. | General |
| Stock medical or patient care supplies. | General |
| Move patients to or from treatment areas. | General |
| Assist patients with daily activities. | General |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Medical record charting software | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Technician Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |