Automation index
How much of a Neonatologist’s job can AI already do?
A growth chart and a NICU protocol come earlier. Resuscitating a newborn and talking to the mother do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Neonatologist
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#459 / 633
View rankingNeonatologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, charts and the preterm plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Delivery-room resuscitation and the first hour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Neonatal ventilation, nutrition and the line.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Ultrasound, jaundice and the day’s tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Parents, the breast and the news nobody wants.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, the gram and owning the cot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- resuscitate newborns
- NICU
- neonatal ventilation
- care for preterms
- umbilical line
- talk to parents
- jaundice
- the first hour
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1221.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Pediatrician
21%
#433 / 633
View rankingPediatrician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 21% | 28% | +5.9 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1221.00· ESCO/ISCO 2211