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Orderlies

(SOC Code : 31-1015)

in Alameda County

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” (31-1013). Excludes “Nursing Assistants” (31-1014).

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Short-term on-the-job training .

Alameda County is part of the Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley MD, which includes Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Occupational Wages

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley MD	2018 - 2028	400	470	70	17.5	550

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in Alameda County

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

General Medical and Surgical Hos

77.2%

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.

Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.

Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.

Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.

Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.

Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.

Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.

Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.

Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.

Collect soiled linen or trash.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Data for Abilities not available.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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