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.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#554 / 653

Histology technician

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

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#338 / 653

Dosimetrist

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
CT, contours and the plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Organ at risk, the curve and not overshooting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Physics, the check and the one that does not fit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Fraction, the setup and the patient who is not the same. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The oncologist, the trade-off and not signing blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
The tumour gets it, and the healthy organ does not. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

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