Automation index
Can AI do a Radiologist’s job?
Radiologists read imaging and sign the diagnostic report.
It does not turn that percentage into a forecast of layoffs.
IS WORK OVER?
Radiologist
31%
AI or a robot can already do 31% of this job.
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
12% | 55% | +6.6 |
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
7% | 28% | +2 |
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
27% | 28% | +7.6 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 29-1224.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2212