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?
Occupational trainer
23%
#300 / 643
View rankingOccupational trainer
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, rubrics and course paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Teach, tutor and hold the room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Placements, firms and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Assess, diplomas and evidence for the agency.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mixed group, absences and conflict.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not leaving someone without the certificate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Plan, rubrics and course paperwork
- Teach, tutor and hold the room
- Placements, firms and follow-up
- Mixed group, absences and conflict
- formador ocupacional
- formador sepe
- occupational trainer
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2320