Automation index
How much of a Biomedical engineer’s job can AI already do?
A protocol and a model come earlier. Kit that does not fail in theatre does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Biomedical engineer
25%
AI can already do 25% of this job.
#230 / 623
View rankingBiomedical engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Design, validate and document clinical devices and software.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Tests, MDR and risk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hospital, clinicians and maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Vendors, quality and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
User training and post-market watch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not putting a half-built prototype in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- Tests, MDR and risk
- Hospital, clinicians and maintenance
- Vendors, quality and traceability
- User training and post-market watch
- ingeniero biomedico
- biomedical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149
IS WORK OVER?
Radiographer
20%
#466 / 623
View rankingRadiographer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, dose and worklists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Position, expose and watch the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Contrast, lines and reactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Reconstruct, label and send to PACS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Calm children, claustrophobia and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Radiation protection, kit and not over-exposing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, dose and worklists
- Position, expose and watch the patient
- Contrast, lines and reactions
- Reconstruct, label and send to PACS
- Calm children, claustrophobia and pain
- tecnico en radiodiagnostico
- tecnico de rayos
- radiographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2034.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211