Automation index
How much of a Neurosurgeon’s job can AI already do?
Neuronavigation comes earlier. Going into the skull and not leaving a deficit do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Neurosurgeon
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#516 / 633
View rankingNeurosurgeon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Indicate, consent and the plan with neurology.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Craniotomy, spine and the tumour that bleeds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Neuronavigation, monitoring and the margin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Neuro ICU, pupils and raised pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Family, the deficit and rehab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
On-call, the haematoma and signing go or no-go.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- craniotomy
- spine surgery
- neuronavigation
- brain tumour
- neuro ICU
- subdural haematoma
- intraoperative monitoring
- raised ICP
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1241.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Radiation therapist
24%
#283 / 633
View rankingRadiation therapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, IGRT and the day’s set-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Immobilise, tattoo and treat fraction by fraction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Check images, shifts and call the physician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Side effects, the patient who cries and the wait.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Machine QA and alarms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Today’s dose and not irradiating the wrong thing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- set up for RT
- IGRT
- immobilise patients
- deliver fractions
- linac QA
- reference tattoos
- shifts
- radiotherapy
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1124.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211