How do they match: Orderlies

  • Medical Orderly
  • Medical Transporter

  • 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.

  • Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
  • Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
  • Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
  • Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
  • Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
  • Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.

  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.
  • Transport biological or other medical materials.