Automation index
How much of a Surgical technologist’s job can AI already do?
A checklist and a count come earlier. The clamp on time, and not breaking sterility, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Surgical technologist
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#551 / 643
View rankingSurgical technologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Checklist, tray and swab count.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Set the table, pass and scrub.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Watch sterility, lines and the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Coordinate with surgeon, anaesthetic and porter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes, implants and kit records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Shifts, on-call and not leaving a swab inside.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
- Checklist, tray and swab count
- Set the table, pass and scrub
- Watch sterility, lines and the patient
- Notes, implants and kit records
- tecnico de quirofano
- instrumentista
- surgical technologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2055.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211
IS WORK OVER?
Bus driver
15%
#630 / 643
View rankingBus driver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Run sheet, logs and clocking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive the route or the charter.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Stops, accessibility and fare or validation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Incidents, diversions and passenger care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Pre-trip check and defect reports.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Shifts, fatigue and driving rules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive
- route
- load goods
- Run sheet, logs and clocking
- Drive the route or the charter
- Incidents, diversions and passenger care
- Pre-trip check and defect reports
- Shifts, fatigue and driving rules
- conductor de autobus
- bus driver
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3052.00· ESCO/ISCO 8331