Orderlies
SOC Code: 31-1132 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Orderlies. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,691 | $57,928 | $66,144 | $74,381 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $50,710 | $57,866 | $65,042 | $72,197 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,238 | $53,976 | $61,693 | $69,430 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $46,800 | $54,288 | $61,776 | $69,264 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,683 | $59,218 | $63,773 | $68,307 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,650 | $46,176 | $55,682 | $65,208 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $40,394 | $48,630 | $56,888 | $65,125 |
| Merced, CA | $36,421 | $45,531 | $54,642 | $63,752 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,709 | $46,987 | $55,286 | $63,565 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $45,344 | $51,293 | $57,262 | $63,211 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Writing | 2.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Transportation | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.4 |
| Psychology | 2.4 |
| Telecommunications | 2.2 |
| Administration and Management | 2.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 89.3% |
| Less than high school | 6.5% |
| Some college | 4.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Carry messages or documents between departments.
- Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
- 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.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Electronic medical record EMR software GE Healthcare Centricity EMR Medical record charting software
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