Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Orderlies:
52.9%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
There are a reasonable number of sources for this result, but there is some disagreement between them.
AI Resilience Report forOrderlies
$38,290 median salary•7,200 annual openings•SOC Code: 31-1132.00
Orderlies are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Orderlies are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the most important parts of the job, like lifting patients, responding to emergencies, and comforting families, require human judgment, physical care, and empathy that robots simply cannot replicate. Yes, hospitals are adding robots to handle repetitive tasks like delivering supplies and disinfecting rooms, but real-world examples (like the Moxi robot that was retired after nurses said it got in the way and never saved meaningful time) show that full automation of this role is still far off.
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This role is mostly resilient
Orderlies are labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the most important parts of the job, like lifting patients, responding to emergencies, and comforting families, require human judgment, physical care, and empathy that robots simply cannot replicate. Yes, hospitals are adding robots to handle repetitive tasks like delivering supplies and disinfecting rooms, but real-world examples (like the Moxi robot that was retired after nurses said it got in the way and never saved meaningful time) show that full automation of this role is still far off.
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Orderlies
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Latest AI news for Orderlies
These articles highlight the evolving role of AI in healthcare, which can impact careers like orderlies. For instance, the launch of AI platforms for parts procurement may streamline hospital operations, allowing orderlies to focus more on patient care rather than logistical tasks. Additionally, the discussion on AI's disruption of entry-level jobs emphasizes the need for orderlies to adapt and enhance their skills in response to technology. By embracing AI resilience, students can prepare for a future where their roles evolve but remain essential in providing quality patient support.
AI's Disruption of Entry-Level Jobs: What It Means for Healthcare
rubinpillay.substack.com • 10/20/2026
The AI revolution is not only redistributing jobs—it is reshaping how professions are learned. For healthcare, this is a double-edged sword. AI ... Read more
DOL says it is studying AI's labor-market effects, stops short of ...
citizenportal.ai • 10/20/2026
Sep 14, 2026 — AI is causing net job losses and is seeking data-sharing agreements with private companies to study whether AI creates jobs, shifts skills or ...
How AI's Impact on High- and Low-Wage Jobs Could Affect ...
www.inc.com • 10/20/2026
Dec 8, 2025 — Some AI critics say the tech is a threat to white-collar workers, but new data says it may be hitting low-end wages first.
PartsTrader launches AI platform to manage parts ordering
www.repairerdrivennews.com • 12/10/2025
PartsTrader says it has launched a next-generation, AI-enabled parts procurement platform in response to marketplace challenges,...
More Career Info
Career: Orderlies
They assist in hospitals by moving patients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring supplies are ready, helping the medical team care for patients efficiently.
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Alternate Titles
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) · Patient Care Technician (PCT) · Patient Transporter · Transporter · Attendant · Operating Room Assistant · Orderly · Patient Escort · Radiology Transporter
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$38,290
Jobs (2025)
52,800
Growth (2025-35)
+4.0%
Annual Openings
7,200
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
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Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
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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.
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Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
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Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
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Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
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Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
