Orderlies

# 555 overall · better than 36.2% of other jobs
2.9
Moderate Risk
63.6% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Automatability
3/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Ethics
4/5
Economic Incentive
4/5
Physical Requirements
The role of orderlies involves a mix of routine tasks that can be automated and complex, human-centric tasks that require judgment and emotional intelligence. Partial automation is feasible, but full displacement by AI is unlikely in the near future.

Median Salary: $36,830

Traits: 57

71/100Consequence_of_Error
98/100Contact_With_Others
74/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
58/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
60/100Deal_With_External_Customers
46/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
76/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
42/100Degree_of_Automation
37/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
48/100Electronic_Mail
59/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
97/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
37/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
26/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
0/100Exposed_to_High_Places
29/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
31/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
15/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
86/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
77/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
68/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
86/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
79/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
88/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
78/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
3/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
2/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
91/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
17/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
35/100Letters_and_Memos
53/100Level_of_Competition
26/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
26/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
37/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
97/100Physical_Proximity
33/100Public_Speaking
53/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
88/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
21/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
84/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
27/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
39/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
81/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
23/100Spend_Time_Sitting
90/100Spend_Time_Standing
91/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
91/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
70/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
95/100Telephone
81/100Time_Pressure
15/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
94/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
70/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
4/100Work_Schedules
88/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Orderlies

Low to No Risk
5
Moderate Risk
3
High Risk
10
Extreme Risk
3
  • 4.2Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
    Fully Automatable
  • 3.8Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
    Fully Automatable
  • 3.5Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
    Fully Automatable
  • 3.8Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.
    Fully Automatable
  • 4.2Collect soiled linen or trash.
    Fully Automatable
  • 4Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
    Fully Automatable
  • 3.8Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
    Fully Automatable
  • 4Transport bodies to the morgue.
    Fully Automatable
  • 3.8Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.
    Fully Automatable
  • 4.2Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
    Fully Automatable

63.6% of Orderlies tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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