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?
Interpreter
24%
#274 / 643
View rankingInterpreter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep glossaries, briefings and corpora.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 48% | +9.6 |
Translate support documents for the event.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Interpret simultaneous or consecutive in the room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 12% | +2.9 |
Manage fatigue, booth and handover.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Ethics, confidentiality and live correction.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Clients, credentials and specialism.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 18% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- translate texts
- interpret
- proofread translations
- Prep glossaries, briefings and corpora
- Manage fatigue, booth and handover
- Clients, credentials and specialism
- interprete
- interpretacion simultanea
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3091.00· ESCO/ISCO 2643