Automation index
How much of a Radiation therapist’s job can AI already do?
Guided set-up comes earlier. Immobilising every day and not missing the field do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Radiation therapist
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#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
IS WORK OVER?
Chemical engineer
25%
#241 / 633
View rankingChemical engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Balances, simulation and sizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
P&IDs, specs and equipment lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Plant, operators and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Safety, HAZOP and discharges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Quality, standards and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign a process that will not explode.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Balances, simulation and sizing
- P&IDs, specs and equipment lists
- Plant, operators and commissioning
- Safety, HAZOP and discharges
- Quality, standards and documentation
- Sign a process that will not explode
- ingeniero quimico
- chemical engineer
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2041.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145