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.
#664 / 763
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?
Lighting engineer
27%
#183 / 763
View rankingLighting 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.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Calc, Dialux and the standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Works, the point and the one that was not put in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Night, the glare and the pedestrian.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Saving, the LED and not leaving the crossing dark.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The council, the complaint and not dressing the lux.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That you can see, and not glaring.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Dialux
- lux
- glare
- lighting points
- LED
- crossings
- lighting standards
- calcs
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149