Automation index

How much of a Histology technician’s job can AI already do?

A processor comes earlier. Cutting the block without losing the diagnosis on the knife do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

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Histology technician

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#554 / 653

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
Intake, the pot and not mixing cases. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Process, embed and the block. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Cut, the knife and the one that falls apart. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Stain, the control and the one that will not take. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The pathologist, the rush and not sending a bad cut. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not losing the diagnosis on the knife. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low