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Orderlies - 31-1132.00

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O*NET-SOC Description

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

SOC Occupation Groups

31-0000	Healthcare Support Occupations
31-1100	Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides
31-1130	Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides
31-1132.00	Orderlies

Related Occupations

29-2055.00	Surgical Technologists Bright Outlook
29-9093.00	Surgical Assistants
31-1121.00	Home Health Aides
31-1122.00	Personal Care Aides
31-1131.00	Nursing Assistants
31-1133.00	Psychiatric Aides
31-2022.00	Physical Therapist Aides
31-9092.00	Medical Assistants
31-9093.00	Medical Equipment Preparers
53-3011.00	Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

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

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)

Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Craftsman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Dental Assistant Journeyman, Dental Hygienist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Field Medical Service Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Medical Administration Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Orderly