Automation index
How much of a Blood bank technician’s job can AI already do?
An automated crossmatch comes earlier. Confirming the group and not issuing the wrong bag do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Blood bank technician
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#120 / 623
View rankingBlood bank technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Group, screen and the bag crossmatch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Fractionate, label and traceability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The emergency, the massive and the ID error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Donation, apheresis and the donor who feels unwell.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Stock, expiry and what theatre asks for.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The right bag and owning the blood group.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- crossmatch blood
- blood group
- fractionate products
- donor apheresis
- bag traceability
- massive transfusion
- label units
- blood bank
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212
IS WORK OVER?
Caregiver
16%
#592 / 623
View rankingCaregiver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Bathe patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 28% | +7.3 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- disability care
- older adults' needs
- first response
- wash the laundry
- apply first response
- tend to elderly people
- prepare sandwiches
- iron textiles
- buy groceries
- accompany people
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 5322