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?
Paediatric physiotherapist
22%
#348 / 673
View rankingPaediatric physiotherapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assessment, milestones and the report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Session, the play and the one who will not.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Family, the homework and not blaming.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Orthosis, the workshop and the one that pinches.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
School, the yard and not leaving them sat.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they move, and the family not giving up.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
- motor milestones
- paediatric physio
- therapeutic play
- children's orthoses
- the family
- school
- not blame
- sessions with children
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1123.00· ESCO/ISCO 2264