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.
#554 / 653
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?
Hospital pharmacist
27%
#153 / 653
View rankingHospital pharmacist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Transcription, reconciliation and the error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Validate, the interaction and the one that cannot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Chemo, the cabinet and not mixing the batch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Ward, the doubt and going down to see the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The board, the expensive drug and not yielding to pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Validate the regimen, and not missing the error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- meds reconciliation
- validate regimens
- chemotherapy
- interactions
- compounding cabinet
- hospital pharmacy
- expensive drugs
- medication errors
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1051.00· ESCO/ISCO 2262