Career fit quiz

Is Orderly the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the orderly career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the orderly job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to start in healthcare
Statement 2 of 8I like being active
Statement 3 of 8I’m kind and dependable
Statement 4 of 8I can work shifts
Statement 5 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 6 of 8I might go into nursing
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $38,290 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Orderlies transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or X-ray rooms, help move and position patients, and keep patient areas clean and stocked.

  • Transport patients
  • Help move and reposition patients
  • Deliver equipment and supplies
  • Clean and set up rooms
  • Deliver specimens

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