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.
#580 / 673
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?
Maths teacher
22%
#392 / 673
View rankingMaths teacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, the worksheet and the typical error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Board, the silence and the one who is lost.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Exam, the markscheme and not giving the pass away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Resit, the one who quits and not leaving them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The family, 'I was bad at it too', and not shutting the door.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they understand, and not copying the answer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- maths worksheets
- the board
- typical errors
- maths exams
- resits
- markscheme
- algebra
- problems
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330