Automation index
How much of a Surgeon’s job can AI already do?
Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surgeon
14%
AI can already do 14% of this job.
#637 / 643
View rankingSurgeon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes and planningEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 35% | +7 |
Imaging and prepEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 25% | +3.8 |
Operating theatreEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 4% | +2 |
Call and consentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 8% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 14% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- manage research data
- operate open source software
- demonstrate disciplinary expertise
- think abstractly
- manage personal professional development
- perform project management
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1249.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Anaesthetist
21%
#415 / 643
View rankingAnaesthetist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess pre-op, allergies and the anaesthetic plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Induce, maintain and wake in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Watch vitals, lines and acute pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Brief the patient and sign the consent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Notes, consults and coordination with the surgeon.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
On-call, resuscitation and liability for the act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Induce, maintain and wake in theatre
- Watch vitals, lines and acute pain
- Brief the patient and sign the consent
- anestesista
- anestesiologo
- anesthesiologist
- anaesthetist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1211.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212