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.
#298 / 683
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
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University careers adviser
27%
#181 / 683
View rankingUniversity careers adviser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Workshop, the CV and the letter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Appointment, the one who does not know and the one who wants everything.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Placement, the firm and not selling smoke.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Fair, the contact and the one who will not approach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The dean, insertion and not dressing the rate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
A plan, and not panic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- university CVs
- cover letters
- placements
- jobs fairs
- graduate insertion
- careers appointments
- not sell smoke
- workshops
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423