Automation index
How much of a Cardiologist’s job can AI already do?
Reading an ECG and a first report come earlier. Deciding on a catheter and talking to the family do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cardiologist
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#290 / 623
View rankingCardiologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read ECG, echo and tests and write the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Clinic, auscultation and deciding the plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Procedures: catheter, pacemaker, cardioversion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Explain risk, consent and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
On-call, consults and ward rounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Clinical meeting, team and owning the diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clinic, auscultation and deciding the plan
- Explain risk, consent and follow-up
- On-call, consults and ward rounds
- cardiologo
- cardiologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Nursing assistant
23%
#289 / 623
View rankingNursing assistant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 62% | 28% | +17.4 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- hygiene in a health care setting
- health care legislation
- disability care
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 5321