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.
#576 / 673
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?
Environmental health officer
22%
#421 / 673
View rankingEnvironmental health officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, the report and the sample.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Kitchen, the cold and the one that never gets there.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Water, the analysis and the village.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Shut it, the mayor and not yielding.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The outbreak, the source and not delaying.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Shut the kitchen, and not looking away.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
- inspection reports
- food safety
- water samples
- shut kitchens
- temperatures
- food outbreaks
- mayors
- not yield
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2263