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?
ENT doctor
21%
#441 / 643
View rankingENT doctor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read audiograms, CT and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Clinic, nasal endoscopy and otoscopy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Ear, sinus and tonsil surgery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Explain, consent and difficult vertigo.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and speech-therapy coordination.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, nosebleeds and liability for the act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- Read audiograms, CT and a first plan
- Clinic, nasal endoscopy and otoscopy
- Ear, sinus and tonsil surgery
- Explain, consent and difficult vertigo
- otorrino
- otorrinolaringologo
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212