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?

22%

#363 / 653

Palliative care doctor

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
Pain, the scale and the rescue dose. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
The room, the family and the one who will not hear. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Symptom, the route and not over-sedating. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The team, the home discharge and the weekend. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The oncologist, the limit and not walking away. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Be there, and not leaving the end alone. Estimate No 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