Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent( read more
“ONET Insights: Psychiatric Aides”
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.Sample of reported job titles:
Attendant, Operating Room Assistant, Orderly, Patient Care Assistant
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“ONET Insights: Orderlies”
Prepare your emergency department for the most common reasons people call the hospital and you’ll reduce patient call volume and boost satisfaction scores.
You can’t prepare for all the unique reasons … ( read more
The populations of many countries, including the United States, are aging. With more patients each year, many hospitals and healthcare organizations are experiencing staffing shortages and fueling worry about their ability to provide quality care for all … ( read more
For many years, our culture has focused on individuals’ IQ, or intelligence quotient—especially for professions in fields like medicine. Recently, however, new focus has come on the concept of EQ or emotional intelligence, which … ( read more
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As you may know, May is Stroke Awareness Month, serving to raise awareness about the warning signs of stroke, symptoms of a stroke, stoke prevention, and the impact of stroke on survivors, families and caregivers. It … ( read more
There are two types of nurses: Those who love their jobs and those who don’t. If you’re studying and planning to work in nursing, because of the money, as I’ve heard from many nurses: This job isn’t for you! There … ( read more
If you want to become a nurse, you have two options — you can go to school for about two years and get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), or you can go to … ( read more
If you are in the business of supplying temps it’s heartening to know that the industry’s revenue is growing an average of 10% each month year on year. What would be even better to understand, though, … ( read more
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