Will AI Replace Orderlies?

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

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

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

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Carry messages or documents between departments.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

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

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

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

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Collect soiled linen or trash.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Provide physical support to patients to assist them to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Transport bodies to the morgue.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Serve or collect food trays.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.