Automation index
How much of a Sterile processing technician’s job can AI already do?
An autoclave cycle comes earlier. The set arriving sterile without mixing dirty with clean do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Sterile processing technician
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#615 / 713
View rankingSterile processing technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Intake, the dirty and the count.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Wash, the ultrasonic and what is left.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Pack, the indicator and the set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Autoclave, the load and the cycle that fails.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Theatre, the rush and not sending a wet set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Truly sterile, and not mixing the dirty.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- autoclave
- surgical sets
- biological indicators
- ultrasonic wash
- sterile pack
- instrument count
- steam cycles
- not mix dirty
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-9093.00· ESCO/ISCO 3213
IS WORK OVER?
Court interpreter
22%
#383 / 713
View rankingCourt interpreter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Glossary, the case and the language.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Court, the oath and the one who stumbles.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Cells, the statement and not softening it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Document, the translation and the stamp.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Counsel, the rush and not jumping a meaning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Say what was said, and not what suited.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- court glossaries
- court interpreting
- statements
- the oath
- sworn translation
- cells
- not soften
- stamps
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3091.00· ESCO/ISCO 2643