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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

Sterile 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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Intake, the dirty and the count.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%32%+5.1
Wash, the ultrasonic and what is left.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

22%8%+1.8
Pack, the indicator and the set.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
Autoclave, the load and the cycle that fails.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Theatre, the rush and not sending a wet set.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%18%+2.9
Truly sterile, and not mixing the dirty.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

14%12%+1.7
Total100%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

Instrumentation engineer

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.

TaskShareAIPoints
Datasheet, the range and the loop.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%40%+6.4
Field, the transmitter and the one that will not arrive.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%14%+2.5
Calibrate, the standard and not signing the drift.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%28%+4.5
Bypass, the valve and not leaving it open.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%22%+3.5
Process, the rush and not jumping to a yes.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

18%18%+3.2
That it reads, and not leaving the bypass open.
Estimate

No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.

16%12%+1.9
Total100%22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

Skills and activities

  • datasheets
  • instrument loops
  • transmitters
  • calibrate
  • standards
  • bypass
  • ranges
  • drift

Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149

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