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?
Massage therapist
17%
#603 / 643
View rankingMassage therapist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bookings, charts and consent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Massage, pressure and tissue work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Assess complaint, contraindication and referral.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Explain posture and exercises.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Couch hygiene, oils and the room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
The therapist’s body and not injuring anyone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Bookings, charts and consent
- Massage, pressure and tissue work
- Explain posture and exercises
- Couch hygiene, oils and the room
- masajista
- massage therapist
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-9011.00· ESCO/ISCO 3255