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?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#551 / 643

Surgical technologist

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Set the table, pass and scrub. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Watch sterility, lines and the patient. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Coordinate with surgeon, anaesthetic and porter. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Notes, implants and kit records. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Shifts, on-call and not leaving a swab inside. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

26%

#200 / 643

Ship agent

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
ETA, berth and port services. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	44%	+7
Clearance, crew and the crew change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
The master, the terminal and the window clash. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	16%	+2.9
Invoices, disbursements and the owner’s account. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The inspection, the delay and not losing the slot. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
No extra demurrage, and the ship cleared. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low