Orderlies

Health Science In demand
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.

What an orderlie does

Become an orderlie

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good orderlie

  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Talking to others.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Understanding people's reactions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

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Orderlie job outlook

  • There are 386 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 79 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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