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.
#291 / 663
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?
Sports physiotherapist
22%
#345 / 663
View rankingSports physiotherapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Injury, the test and the note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Pitch, the move and the one who lies about pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Gym, the load and not rushing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Sunday, the coach and not yielding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The press, the rumour and not leaking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
If they play Sunday, sign it. And not burning them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- return to play
- injury notes
- gym load
- sport-specific move
- Sunday clearance
- the coach
- not yield
- not leak
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1123.00· ESCO/ISCO 2264