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?
Referee
15%
#628 / 643
View rankingReferee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, match sheets and clip review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Desk fitness prep and the laws.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Run the match on the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 5% | +1.3 |
Handle protests, VAR and pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Travel, appointments and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Judgment, consistency and authority.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, match sheets and clip review
- Desk fitness prep and the laws
- Run the match on the field
- Handle protests, VAR and pressure
- Travel, appointments and fatigue
- Judgment, consistency and authority
- arbitro
- referee
- colegiado
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422