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.

$39,430
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+2% projected 2024โ€“2034

What They Do

Orderlies work primarily in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities, serving as essential support staff who keep medical operations running smoothly. Their most visible responsibility involves safely transporting patients throughout the facility, whether moving someone in a wheelchair to a scheduled appointment, guiding a patient on a stretcher to the operating room, or transferring individuals between different units using moveable beds. They must navigate hallways carefully while ensuring patient comfort and dignity during these transitions.

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