Automation index
How much of a Radiologist’s job can AI already do?
Radiologists read imaging and sign the diagnostic report.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Radiologist
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#39 / 623
View rankingRadiologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 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 provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 12% | +1.3 |
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 27% | 28% | +7.6 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
- synthesise information
- develop own practices continuously
- conduct project management
- manage projects
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1224.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Radiographer
20%
#466 / 623
View rankingRadiographer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, dose and worklists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Position, expose and watch the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Contrast, lines and reactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Reconstruct, label and send to PACS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Calm children, claustrophobia and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Radiation protection, kit and not over-exposing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, dose and worklists
- Position, expose and watch the patient
- Contrast, lines and reactions
- Reconstruct, label and send to PACS
- Calm children, claustrophobia and pain
- tecnico en radiodiagnostico
- tecnico de rayos
- radiographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2034.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211