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?
Osteopath
20%
#474 / 653
View rankingOsteopath
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
History, tests and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Manipulation, mobilisation and visceral work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Explain, dose and refer if there is a red flag.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Clinical notes and progress.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Room, hygiene and informed consent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
The practitioner’s body and not doing harm.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- History, tests and a first plan
- Clinical notes and progress
- Room, hygiene and informed consent
- The practitioner’s body and not doing harm
- osteopata
- osteopath
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1299.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269