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
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Histology technician
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#581 / 683
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?
Spanish language teacher
22%
#398 / 683
View rankingSpanish language teacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading, the commentary and the rubric.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Writing, the paragraph and the one who will not start.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Speaking, the fear and getting them to talk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Spelling, the mark-up and not humiliating.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Plagiarism, the web and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they write with sense, and not copying.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
- text commentary
- writing
- speaking
- spelling
- language rubrics
- plagiarism
- paragraphs
- reading
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330