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?
Histology technician
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#562 / 663
View rankingHistology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Intake, the pot and not mixing cases.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Process, embed and the block.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cut, the knife and the one that falls apart.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Stain, the control and the one that will not take.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The pathologist, the rush and not sending a bad cut.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not losing the diagnosis on the knife.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- paraffin blocks
- histology cutting
- stains
- tissue processor
- not mix cases
- microtome knife
- stain controls
- embedding
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3212
IS WORK OVER?
Family therapist
22%
#418 / 663
View rankingFamily therapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Genogram, the brief and the frame.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Session, the one who speaks for all and the one who stays quiet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Conflict, the boundary and not taking sides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The child, the loyalty and not using them as messenger.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The referral, the risk and calling it in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they stay, and not taking sides.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- genogram
- family frame
- joint sessions
- loyalties
- not take sides
- child-risk
- refer
- boundaries
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1013.00· ESCO/ISCO 2635