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Move patients between areas in hospitals.

Orderlies transport patients to different areas within a hospital, like operating or x-ray rooms. They use wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. They may maintain stock or clean equipment.

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Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
On the Job	Work Activities Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables. Assist patients with daily activities. Feed patients. Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety. Clean medical equipment. Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. Move patients to or from treatment areas. Transport biological or other medical materials. Stock medical or patient care supplies.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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