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?
Ophthalmologist
22%
#367 / 643
View rankingOphthalmologist
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 retinal photos, fields and pachymetry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Clinic, slit lamp and fundus.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Cataract, retina and eyelid surgery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Explain refraction, risk and aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and notes for the optician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Diary, theatre and not missing a detachment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Read retinal photos, fields and pachymetry
- Clinic, slit lamp and fundus
- Cataract, retina and eyelid surgery
- Explain refraction, risk and aftercare
- oftalmologo
- ophthalmologist
- oculista
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1241.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212