Automation index
How much of a Radiation oncologist’s job can AI already do?
Assisted contouring comes earlier. Setting the field and not burning healthy tissue do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Radiation oncologist
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#311 / 623
View rankingRadiation oncologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Contouring, fractions and the dose plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Clinic, the tumour and what can be irradiated.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Simulation, immobilisation and the machine day.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Side effects, pauses and the patient who cannot take it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Board, the surgeon and the medical oncologist.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Signing the plan and the dose that does not erase.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- contouring
- plan radiotherapy
- dosimetry
- RT simulation
- fractions
- tumour board
- radiation effects
- immobilise the patient
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1224.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Nursing assistant
23%
#289 / 623
View rankingNursing assistant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 12% | +0.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 62% | 28% | +17.4 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- hygiene in a health care setting
- health care legislation
- disability care
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 5321