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.

#576 / 673

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%

#386 / 673

Science teacher

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
Practical, the protocol and the kit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Lab, the bunsen and the one who will not read. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Data, the graph and not inventing the point. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Exam, the formula and getting them to explain. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The damage, the note and not leaving the acid open. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
That they do not burn, and understand what they measured. 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