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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.

Tasks
22 tasks8 core, 14 supplemental
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Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-1132.00SOC 2018: 31-1132

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8 core tasks and 14 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.Core taskTask 19357Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.Core taskTask 19366Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.Core taskTask 19356Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.Core taskTask 19353Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.Core taskTask 19359Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.Core taskTask 19351Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Carry messages or documents between departments.Core taskTask 19350Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.Core taskTask 19367Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.Supplemental taskTask 19352Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.Supplemental taskTask 19354Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.Supplemental taskTask 19368Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Collect soiled linen or trash.Supplemental taskTask 19355Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. 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.Supplemental taskTask 19370Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.Supplemental taskTask 19371Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.Supplemental taskTask 19360Rated by 87 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.Supplemental taskTask 19369Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.Supplemental taskTask 19358Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.Supplemental taskTask 19363Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.Supplemental taskTask 19349Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.Supplemental taskTask 19362Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Transport bodies to the morgue.Supplemental taskTask 19365Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Serve or collect food trays.Supplemental taskTask 19361Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2016

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-1132
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