Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Healthcare support workers in this category perform tasks that assist patients and medical professionals but don't fit into other classified support roles. They work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings, handling duties like patient care, equipment maintenance, record management, and facility support depending on employer needs.
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A day in the work
A typical week involves varied duties based on the specific employer and role. Workers might help patients with daily activities, clean and sterilize medical equipment, transport patients between departments, stock supplies, maintain patient records, answer phones, or assist with scheduling. Tasks rotate between direct patient interaction and behind-the-scenes facility work. Hours may include evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts depending on the healthcare setting.
Who this work suits
You do well in this work if you're detail-oriented and adaptable to different tasks within a healthcare environment. Success comes from being reliable, following procedures carefully, and responding well to changing priorities in a patient-care setting.
What it takes
Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $58,800 | $73,590 | $100,850 | 400 |
| Washington | $53,890 | $62,040 | $71,120 | 3,140 |
| Alaska | $55,820 | $61,300 | $70,210 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $46,370 | $58,340 | $69,200 | 1,680 |
| Delaware | $51,830 | $57,760 | $67,150 | 110 |
| New York | $45,740 | $56,510 | $64,250 | 5,470 |
| Kansas | $45,910 | $54,830 | $61,610 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $44,350 | $52,170 | $57,550 | 450 |
| Idaho | $41,660 | $52,160 | $60,860 | 220 |
| Nevada | $45,880 | $50,790 | $61,760 | 1,280 |
| Arizona | $40,160 | $49,940 | $62,710 | 3,070 |
| Oklahoma | $42,060 | $49,940 | $57,840 | 540 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Certifications people in this field hold
- Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) — Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
- Patient Care Technician Online National Certification (CPCT) — American Allied Health
- Medical Administrative Assistant — Pearson
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) — Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
- Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Advanced (CCH) — International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy
- Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC) — Vascular Access Certification Corporation
Training
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O*NET-SOC 31-9099.00 · O*NET OnLine. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025, annual, U.S. Employment counts are national.