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?
Radiographer
20%
#480 / 643
View rankingRadiographer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocols, dose and worklists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Position, expose and watch the patient.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Contrast, lines and reactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Reconstruct, label and send to PACS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Calm children, claustrophobia and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Radiation protection, kit and not over-exposing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Protocols, dose and worklists
- Position, expose and watch the patient
- Contrast, lines and reactions
- Reconstruct, label and send to PACS
- Calm children, claustrophobia and pain
- tecnico en radiodiagnostico
- tecnico de rayos
- radiographer
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2034.00· ESCO/ISCO 3211