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Nurse orderlies, also known as hospital attendants or patient care assistants, are healthcare workers who provide basic care and support to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. They assist with tasks such as moving patients, helping with personal hygiene, feeding, and transporting individuals within the facility. Nurse orderlies work under the supervision of nursing staff and play an essential role in ensuring patient comfort and safety. Their responsibilities may also include cleaning patient rooms, changing linens, and monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being.

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To thrive as a Nurse Orderly, you need basic patient care skills, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional on-the-job training or certification in some settings. Familiarity with hospital safety protocols, patient transport equipment, and basic medical devices is often required. Compassion, reliability, and strong interpersonal communication help Nurse Orderlies provide comfort and support to patients while working effectively with healthcare teams. These skills ensure that patients receive safe, attentive care and that hospital operations run smoothly.

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AspectNurse OrderlyCertified Nursing Assistant
CredentialsTypically no formal certification required, but some facilities may prefer experienceMust complete a state-approved training program and pass a certification exam
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, clinics, assisting with patient care and transportLong-term care facilities, hospitals, assisting with basic patient care
Job DutiesTransporting patients, assisting with activities, basic patient supportFeeding, bathing, dressing patients, basic health monitoring

While both roles support patient care, Nurse Orderlies focus more on patient transport and support tasks, often with less formal certification, whereas Certified Nursing Assistants provide direct patient care with specific training and certification requirements.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Orderly job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,071 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Orderly - Patient Transportation CT

Muskegon, MI • On-site

Trinity Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$14 - $19/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Trinity Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

576th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
This position will be working out of the CT department to aid in getting patients from the ER and the floor.
Hours | Schedule:
  • 20hrs per week variable 2nd shift 5p-9p,
  • Weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA.

Position Summary:
The Orderly will assist surgery colleagues and physicians in providing professional, quality, and service oriented care to the patient and family.
What the Orderly/ Patient Transporter will do:
  • Performs patient transports.
  • Responds to surgical room cleaning turnover needs including damp disinfectant dusting,
  • mopping, removal of contaminated biohazard waste and linens.
  • Assists in preparation of surgical procedures.
  • Opens and assists with delivery of sterile supplies to the sterile field.
  • Breaks down the sterile field and return contaminated carts to the decontamination area.
  • Terminally cleans transport stretchers and returns them to point of care.
  • Picks up assigned floor beds for the surgical patient post procedure.
  • Transports lab and pathology specimens to various receiving departments.
  • Assists with surgical shave preps and scrub preps as directed by the perioperative registered nurse.
  • Assists with patient positioning as directed by the perioperative registered nurse.
  • Assists with collection and transport of X-rays too the surgical suites.
  • Assists with pick up and collection of blood products.
  • Assists in transportation and patient care needs for PACU as directed.
  • Performs surgical light maintenance demonstrated by changing light bulbs.
  • Prepares operating room admission packets.
  • Keeps the hallways and exits clear and clean.
  • Monitors outdates on sterile supplies.
  • Monitors medical gases for correct storage and inventory levels.

What the Patient Transport | Orderly will need:
  • High school graduate.
  • Preferred: Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent education and /or experience.
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification or completion of certification within probationary period.
  • Preferred: prior patient care experience.
  • Preferred: knowledge of medical terminology and sterile technique.
  • Ability to push/pull and/or lift 50 lbs.

Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Livonia, MI, US

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