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?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#557 / 653

Sterile processing technician

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. 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
Total	100%		19%

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

IS WORK OVER?

20%

#474 / 653

Osteopath

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
History, tests and a first plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Manipulation, mobilisation and visceral work. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Explain, dose and refer if there is a red flag. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Clinical notes and progress. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Room, hygiene and informed consent. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	16%	+2.6
The practitioner’s body and not doing harm. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		20%

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