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.
#557 / 653
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
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Landscape architect
24%
#283 / 653
View rankingLandscape architect
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, species and the irrigation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
Works, levels and the tree that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Soil, climate and not planting what will not last.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Client, maintenance and what they will not water.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
August, the drought and the yes to xeriscape.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it is lived in, and not dying in August.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- planting plans
- species
- garden irrigation
- xeriscape
- works levels
- soil
- garden maintenance
- trees
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2162