Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Midwife?
Midwives support pregnancy, birth and the weeks after, with their own clinical responsibility.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Midwife
26%
AI or a robot can already do 26% of this job.
#78 / 103
View rankingMidwife
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Document findings of physical examinations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 38% | 28% | +10.6 |
| Total | 100% | 26% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- hygiene in a health care setting
- microbiology-bacteriology
- childbirth
- health care legislation
- lactation
- obstetric ultrasonography
- analgesics
- neonatology
- pregnancy
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1161.00· ESCO/ISCO 2222
IS WORK OVER?
Cashier
30%
#37 / 103
View rankingCashier
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Greet customers entering establishments.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer incoming phone calls.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission, and tabulate bills, using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compute and record totals of transactions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Request information or assistance, using paging systems.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 47% | 28% | +13.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- customer service
- operate cash point
- use different communication channels
- apply numeracy skills
- process refunds
- ensure client orientation
- process payments
- provide customer follow-up services
- issue sales invoices
- manage theft prevention
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5230