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 / 623
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?
Sailor
17%
#582 / 623
View rankingSailor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Log, checklists and paper watches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Charts, weather and passage planning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 25% | +3.5 |
Deck, lines, cargo and upkeep.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Watch, helm and lookout.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Emergencies, abandon ship and fire.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Life aboard, ports and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Log, checklists and paper watches
- Charts, weather and passage planning
- Deck, lines, cargo and upkeep
- Watch, helm and lookout
- Emergencies, abandon ship and fire
- Life aboard, ports and fatigue
- marinero
- sailor
- gente de mar
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 8350