Automation index

How much of a Respiratory therapist’s job can AI already do?

A weaning protocol comes earlier. Pulling the tube and them breathing alone do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

IS WORK OVER?

Respiratory therapist

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#428 / 673

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
Gases, the ventilator and the protocol. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Wean, the trial and the one who will not hold. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Physio, the sputum and the one who will not cough. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
ICU, the alarm and not dropping FiO2 extra. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The intensivist, the tube and not rushing extubation. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Pull the tube, and that they breathe alone. Estimate No 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