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.
#645 / 743
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?
Safety engineer
22%
#393 / 743
View rankingSafety 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
HAZOP, nodes and the minute.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the scenario and the one that was not thought.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
SIL, the valve and not jumping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Incident, the lesson and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Management, the cost and not yielding the interlock.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Stop, and not signing the risk that kills.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
- HAZOP
- nodes
- SIL
- safety valves
- incidents
- interlocks
- safety minutes
- not jump
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2141