Automation index
How much of a Sonographer’s job can AI already do?
A slice protocol comes earlier. Finding the fetus and not saying too much do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sonographer
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#479 / 643
View rankingSonographer
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, IDs and worklists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Scan, measure and capture slices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Calm, explain and not jump a diagnosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Brief the radiologist and archive the study.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Probes, gel and kit maintenance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Pregnancy, bad news and shoulder ergonomics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, IDs and worklists
- Scan, measure and capture slices
- Calm, explain and not jump a diagnosis
- Probes, gel and kit maintenance
- tecnico en ecografia
- ecografista
- sonographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2032.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211
IS WORK OVER?
Printing press operator
27%
#159 / 643
View rankingPrinting press operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Preflight, imposition and colour profiles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Calibrate, ink and start the press.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Watch register, density and defects on the run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Job change, plates and wash-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Finishing, guillotine and delivery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Stock, times and liability for the run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- run offset
- calibrate colour
- preflight files
- watch register
- ink the press
- avoid wasting the run
- imposition
- change plates
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-5112.00· ESCO/ISCO 7322