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?
Lab technician
37%
#14 / 623
View rankingLab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- techniques of blood-sampling
- microbiology-bacteriology
- laboratory techniques
- blood type classification
- perform laboratory tests
- transport blood samples
- archive healthcare users' records
- mix chemicals
- record test data
- maintain laboratory equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212